Edamame Quinoa Salad

By LRay

Better Homes & Gardens, June 2014, page 159.

Nutrition Facts (Edamame Quinoa Salad)Per serving: 229 kcal cal.,
10 g fat
(1 g sat. fat,
2 g polyunsaturated fat,
6 g monounsatured fat),
0 mg chol.,
7 mg sodium,
28 g carb.,
5 g fiber,
3 g sugar,
9 g pro.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a small saucepan combine quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the edamame, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Add quinoa; toss to combine. Add lime juice and olive oil; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.