QUINOA SALAD WITH APPLE AND EDAMAME

Quinoa Salad With Apple and Edamame image

Provided by mandagirl

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 122, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 16