Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein)
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Salad with Asian Dressing, packed with protein and bursting with flavor! This easy-to-make salad combines fresh vegetables like cucumber and celery, protein-rich edamame, and quinoa, all tossed in a delicious homemade Asian dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad serves as a light main dish or a hearty side. It’s meal prep-friendly too—simply prepare it in advance for quick access to healthy meals throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups sweet green peas (frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped scallion
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh lime juice (to taste)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil until well combined.
- Prepare your ingredients: If meal prepping, layer one-fourth of the dressing in mason jars followed by ½ cup each of cucumber, celery, peas, edamame, quinoa, spinach, cilantro, scallion, finishing with 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds.
- Combine & enjoy: If not using jars, mix all chopped veggies in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with fresh lime juice as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg