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Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein) – Best Vegetarian Dish

Colorful, protein-rich salad tossed with a tangy, flavorful Asian-inspired dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 People
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Produce
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 2 cups Celery thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups Green peas sweet frozen
  • 1/2 cup Scallion sliced
  • 2 cups Cucumber diced
  • 2 cups Edamame frozen
Condiments
  • 1/4 cup Tamari
  • 1 Lime juice fresh
  • 1 1/3 tbsp Maple syrup
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked
Baking & Spices
  • 2 2/3 tbsp Sesame seeds toasted
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil toasted
  • 5/16 cup Rice vinegar

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa and let it cool slightly.
  2. Steam edamame and green peas until tender.
  3. Chop cucumber, celery, scallions, and cilantro.
  4. Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, and lime juice for the dressing.
  5. Toss quinoa, vegetables, and dressing together.
  6. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve.