Edamame Quinoa Salad
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4.6
Edamame Quinoa Salad
Description
Edamame Quinoa Salad combines fluffy cooked quinoa with a variety of fresh and pantry ingredients, including crunchy celery, sweet corn kernels, protein-rich garbanzo beans, and diced red bell pepper. Shelled edamame contributes a tender bite, while finely minced cilantro adds freshness and dried cranberries introduce subtle tartness and sweetness to the mix.
The salad dressing is a simple blend of olive oil and lime juice, which coats the ingredients evenly, enhancing their natural flavors without overpowering them. The salt adjusts seasoning to taste, balancing the multiple textures and flavors.
Chilling the salad before serving rounds the flavors and gives it a refreshing coolness, making it well suited for warm weather or as a wholesome side at any meal. The ingredients prepare easily and the dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa uncooked
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 1 (15-oz ) can corn drained
- 1 (15-oz can ) garbanzo bean rinsed and drained
- 3/4 /4 cup cilantro finely minced
- 1 dried cranberry heaping cup
- 1 (12-oz package) edamame cooked and shelled
- 2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup almonds or any nut you like, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil (more or less to taste)
- 5 Tablespoons lime juice (more or less to taste)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, turn the heat down to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 or until done. Transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Add salt to taste. I'm guilty of not putting enough salt on things and it makes all of the difference. Chill unto ready to serve.
Notes
- Season the salad liberally with salt to enhance the flavors; quinoa can taste bland without enough seasoning.
- Chill the salad until ready to serve to improve texture and let flavors meld.
- Quinoa should be rinsed before cooking to remove any bitterness, though this is not specified in the recipe.
- The salad stores well refrigerated and can be made up to a day ahead.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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