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Edamame & Peanut Crunch Salad

Savory Edamame & Peanut Crunch Salad You'll Crave Daily

A vibrant Edamame & Peanut Crunch Salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Crisp Lettuce Chopped
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 2 medium Carrots Julienned
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Edamame Cooked
  • 1/2 cup Salted Peanuts
  • 1 cup Crispy Wontons For topping
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion Chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish
For the Peanut Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce Can use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond or cashew butter
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Water To thin dressing

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry crisp lettuce, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Shred red cabbage and julienne carrots, and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, and garlic. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.
  5. In the mixing bowl, add cooled quinoa, edamame, and salted peanuts to the salad base. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss again. Top with crispy wontons, green onion, and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor. Store salad and dressing separately to maintain freshness.

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