Crunchy Edamame Salad

This easy edamame salad is a balanced and satisfying meal with shelled edamame, quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and roasted peanuts tossed in spicy Thai peanut dressing. Recipe from Grateful Grazer. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

Salad:

• ½ cup dry quinoa, rinsed

• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or cooking oil of choice

• 1 pound frozen shelled edamame (2 ½ cups)

• 2 cups shredded red cabbage (¼ large)

• 2 cups chopped baby spinach

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cup roasted peanuts (shelled)

• 1 sliced jalapeño (optional)

Dressing:

• ⅓ cup peanut butter

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (see note)

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1-2 tablespoons water or as needed to thin

Optional Garnish:

• Roasted peanuts

• Fresh basil

• Fresh cilantro

• Green onions, chopped

• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Pour dry quinoa and 1 cup of water into a pot with a lid, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Turn off the heat and leave the quinoa coved in the pot until you are ready to assemble the salad.

2. In the meantime, add grapeseed oil to a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shiny, pour in the frozen edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes, or until the edamame is warmed through. Turn off the heat.

3. Prepare dressing: whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using). Gradually stir in water as needed to reach desired consistency. (The dressing should be easy to pour but still thick and creamy.)

4. Toss cooked quinoa, cooked edamame, cabbage, spinach, carrots, peanuts, and jalapeño (if using) in a large mixing bowl until mixed.

5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again until the mixture is evenly coated.

6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with roasted peanuts, basil, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!

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