Quinoa Salad With Apple and Edamame

Submitted by mandagirl

"I love this salad. It tastes best when it chills for several hours or over night."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Frank's red hot sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
• 1 small green apple, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds

directions

1. Wisk together first 7 ingredients and put aside.
2. Cook Quinoa according to package directions.
3. Transfer to large bowl and allow to cool. (I speed this up by putting it in the refrigerator).
4. Cook Edamame in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to Quinoa in bowl.
5. Add chopped apples, chopped celery and slivered almonds to bowl.
6. Re-wisk liquid ingredients and add to Quinoa mixture. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Stir again before serving.

Reviews

[robynpancer]

Made this salad and doubled the dressing. It was great

 

[nemokitty]

This was very good and healthy. I didn't even add the almonds -- didn't have any. Loved the crunch of the apple and celery. I also added a tbsp of dijon mustard. Will make again. Thanks.