High Protein Salad with Asian Dressing
A protein-packed Asian-inspired salad with quinoa, edamame, and a tangy sesame-lime dressing. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or snack with layered global flavors.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Toss
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup thawed frozen edamame
1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas
1 cup chopped cucumber
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 tbsp tamari (low sodium)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool
Chop all fresh vegetables and greens and mix into a bowl
In a separate jar, whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and lime juice to make the dressing
Add cooled quinoa, edamame, and green peas to the bowl
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Store dressing separately if making ahead
Add crushed peanuts for extra crunch
Double the dressing for extra seasoning
Can refrigerate for up to 3 days
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/high-protein-salad-asian-dressing/