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Edamame Crunchy Peanut Salad

Course lunch, Side Dish
Keyword autumn salad, cabbage salad, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shelled edamame (16 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (cook according to package directions and let cool)
  • 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • 3 cups kale, finely chopped and massaged with 1 tsp olive oil This makes it more tender.
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanuts optional

Peanut Soy Dressing

  • 3 tbsp all natural peanut butter I used crunchy for extra crunch
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger root, grated
  • 1 tsp Frank's hot sauce optional
  • 2 tbsp water, to thin out the dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to allow it to cool.

  2. In a large bowl add cooled quinoa, edamame beans, kale, carrots, green onions, red cabbage, cilantro. Top with peanuts.

  3. Blend all dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix well.

  4. For additonal protein, serve with grilled salmon or chicken.