Edamame and Quinoa Salad (Printable)

Protein-rich grain bowl with quinoa, edamame, and crisp vegetables in bright citrus dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains and Legumes

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
07 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, approximately 1 lemon
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - While quinoa cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook for 3-4 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, edamame, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
05 - Pour prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
  • High in plant-based protein with 11g per serving.
  • Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes using fresh ingredients.
02 -
  • Ensure both the quinoa and edamame are fully cooled before mixing to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • Double-check labels for gluten-free status if you are highly sensitive, as mustard can sometimes contain additives.
  • This recipe contains soy (edamame) and mustard (Dijon mustard), so be mindful of guests with allergies.
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