Edamame, Quinoa, and Shiitake Mushroom Salad

Edamame is a young soybean that is harvested before it fully matures. It is a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine and is known for its high protein content.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Edamame, Quinoa, and Shiitake Mushroom Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Edamame
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Green onions
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine edamame, shiitake mushrooms, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over. Toss to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.