Summer Quinoa Salad

This makes for the perfect side dish at a summer BBQ, or as a high protein plant based lunch!

(Makes 2 servings) 

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of uncooked quinoa 
  • ½ cup of edamame 
  • ⅓ cup of corn
  • ½ of a red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 handful of sliced almonds 
  • Optional lemon juice, red wine vinegar and olive oil to taste

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa as directed on the package 
  2. In a large bowl combine quinoa, edamma, corn, pepper and almonds
  3. Toss with dressing of choice or drizzle on red wine vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil to taste

Calories: 276 Total Fat: 7.5 Saturated Fat: .9 Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 16mg Total Carbohydrates: 39.3 Fiber: 6.5 Total Sugars: .9 Protein: 15.3 Calcium: 148mg Iron: 5mg Potassium: 710