aotr34   April 5, 2016   Comments Off on
Quinoa Salad and Edamame with Lemon Dressing


This colorful, healthy salad is easy to prepare, light and tasty, and high in vegetable protein.



Servings: 6 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 15 min

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12-ounce) package frozen organic
edamame (shelled soybeans)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, prepared accord-
ing to package directions
1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15-ounce) can organic cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add the edamame and sauté for 4 minutes.
Mix the edamame, tomatoes, quinoa, corn, and cannellini beans in a large bowl.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture, add the cilantro, and gently toss together.
Quinoa Salad and Edamame with Lemon Dressing



tablespoon olive oil
1 (12-ounce) package frozen organic
edamame (shelled soybeans)

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, prepared accord-
ing to package directions

1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15-ounce) can organic cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro