Vegan Quinoa Corn Edamame Salad
Vegan Quinoa Corn Edamame Salad is a colorful, nutrient-rich dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. This refreshing salad features fluffy quinoa, crunchy edamame, and sweet corn, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s a delightful addition to any meal. Enjoy it on its own or as a vibrant side dish that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup frozen edamame
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, boil another pot of water and add frozen edamame. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
- Chop the red bell pepper and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, edamame, corn (thawed if frozen), red bell pepper, and cilantro gently.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg