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Quinoa + Edamame Salad with Creamy Mango Dressing

This Edamame Salad is healthy and so easy to make. It's great for a summer BBQ or potluck, and is completely vegetarian.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 562 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 2/3 cup uncooked)
  • 14 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted cashews
  • 1 cup wonton crisps
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 1 red pepper, diced
For the creamy mango dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 mango, pitted and chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 large basil leaf
  • juice from one lemon
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Make the dressing: add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high until combined and creamy. Add 1 tbsp water if needed to thin.
  3. Make the salad: To a large bowl add the cooked quinoa, cannellini beans, edamame, cashews, wonton crisps, chopped spinach, chopped cucumber and red pepper. Drizzle the dressing over, toss to combine and enjoy.

Notes

  • Meal prep tip: keep the wonton crisps on the side and add to the salad when ready to eat (if you mix them in the salad and store in the fridge they won't be crispy any longer)
  • If you love this salad, you're sure to enjoy our Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Meal prep tip: keep the wonton crisps on the side and add to the salad when ready to eat (if you mix them in the salad and store in the fridge they won't be crispy any longer)

Nutrition Information

Calories 562kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 72.2g (24%) Protein 20.4g (41%) Fat 25.1g (39%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Sodium 1126.3mg (47%) Fiber 11.4g (46%) Sugar 17.3g (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562

% Daily Value*

Calories 562kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 72.2g 24%
Protein 20.4g 41%
Fat 25.1g 39%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g 23%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Sodium 1126.3mg 47%
Fiber 11.4g 46%
Sugar 17.3g 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.