Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein)
Discover a vibrant and nutritious Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein) that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight or a family gathering. This delightful blend of crunchy vegetables, protein-rich edamame, and wholesome quinoa is not only quick to prepare in just 15 minutes but also budget-friendly. With its refreshing flavors and satisfying textures, this salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Ideal for meal prepping, you can make individual servings for convenient grab-and-go lunches throughout the week. Enjoy a dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Toasted sesame oil
- Chopped cucumber
- Chopped celery
- Sweet green peas (frozen)
- Shelled edamame (frozen)
- Cooked quinoa
- Baby spinach
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped scallion
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil to create the dressing.
- Chop cucumbers and celery into bite-sized pieces; thaw sweet peas and edamame if frozen.
- For meal-prep jars, layer one-fourth of the dressing followed by layers of cucumber, celery, peas, edamame, quinoa, spinach, cilantro, scallion, and sesame seeds in four mason jars. Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and pour over the dressing.
- Serve immediately after squeezing fresh lime juice on top or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg