I like my additions to quinoa salads to be on the crunchy side, which is why I have chosen the ingredients below, but again, feel free to add what you like.
Total Time
30min
4.5
4 Ratings
Author: Alexandra's Kitchen
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
1
cup
Quinoa
•
1
cup
Edamame
•
1
cup
Walnuts
, chopped, toasted
•
1
Red Onion
, minced
•
2
bunches
Scallions
or Spring Onion
•
1
bunch
Radishes
•
to taste
Kosher Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
1
Lemon
•
1/3
cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Cooking Instructions
1.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, place the Quinoa (1 cup) in a sieve and rinse under cold water. When water boils, add the quinoa and simmer for 9 minutes. Drain in sieve and run under cold water until cool. Set aside to dry.
2.
Slice up the Radishes (1 bunch) into thin disks. Stack the circles on top of each other and slice straight down to get mini matchsticks.
3.
Meanwhile, cook the edamame. Bring a tea kettle of water to a boil. Place Edamame (1 cup) in a bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water until cool. Set aside.
4.
Place the cooked quinoa into a large bowl. Season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Season with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) over top if you are using.
5.
Add the edamame, Walnuts (1 cup), Red Onion (1), Scallions (2 bunches), radishes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup) and the juice of the Lemon (1) to the bowl. Toss and taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1191
FAT
85.5 g
PROTEIN
31.2 g
CARBS
90.7 g
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