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10-Minute High Protein Salad with Asian Dressing

10-Minute High Protein Salad with Asian Dressing Magic

A vibrant, protein-packed dish that satisfies hunger without heaviness, perfect for meal prep and customization.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey/agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger fresh ginger preferred
  • to taste lime juice
Salad
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 0.5 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 cup edamame shelled
  • 0.5 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup spinach thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 medium scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for texture

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth.
  2. Set aside for the flavors to meld while preparing the salad.
Vegetable Preparation
  1. Dice the cucumber, chop the celery, and thinly slice the spinach.
  2. Finely chop the cilantro and thinly slice the scallions.
Cooking Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa, combine with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, celery, green peas, shelled edamame, cooked quinoa, spinach, cilantro, and scallions.
  2. Gently mix to create a colorful salad base.
Dressing Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Flavor Adjustment
  1. Squeeze lime juice to taste and mix again. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Dress the salad right before serving to maintain freshness. Store components separately for ideal taste and texture.

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