Easy Quinoa And Edamame Salad

With an olive oil and red wine vinegar salad dressing, this cooked carrot salad has mediterranean flavours.

Recipe Summary Easy Quinoa And Edamame Salad

This quinoa and edamame salad is a superfood dream! Packed full of flavor and nutrients, you will want to make this time and time again! This salad can be made as a main dish, side dish, potluck, meal prep--it's pretty much a perfect salad!

Ingredients | Carrot Salad Recipes Easy

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 ½ teaspoons liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 ½ cups cooked quinoa

1 cup shelled edamame

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

½ cup chopped Persian cucumber

½ cup shredded carrot

½ cup sliced green onion

½ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup slivered almonds

Directions

Combine olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, liquid amino, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake dressing until fully blended.

Place cooked quinoa, edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and mix until well combined; save any remaining dressing for another use. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Garnished with slivered almonds to serve.

I've been guilty of making this last minute and serving it immediately without chilling. It is still amazing!

Info | Carrot Salad Recipes Easy

prep: 15 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings

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