Quinoa + Edamame Salad with Creamy Mango Dressing
This Edamame Salad is healthy and so easy to make. It's great for a summer BBQ or potluck, and is completely vegetarian.
Servings 4
Calories 562kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 2/3 cup uncooked)
- 14 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1/2 cup chopped salted cashews
- 1 cup wonton crisps
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 red pepper, diced
For the creamy mango dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 mango, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 large basil leaf
- juice from one lemon
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
- Make the dressing: add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high until combined and creamy. Add 1 tbsp water if needed to thin.
- Make the salad: To a large bowl add the cooked quinoa, cannellini beans, edamame, cashews, wonton crisps, chopped spinach, chopped cucumber and red pepper. Drizzle the dressing over, toss to combine and enjoy.
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Notes
- If you love this salad, you're sure to enjoy our Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
- Meal prep tip: keep the wonton crisps on the side and add to the salad when ready to eat (if you mix them in the salad and store in the fridge they won't be crispy any longer)
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 72.2g | Protein: 20.4g | Fat: 25.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 1126.3mg | Fiber: 11.4g | Sugar: 17.3g
