High-Protein Salad with Asian Dressing

This crisp, colorful salad combines quinoa, edamame, and fresh vegetables with a tangy sesame-ginger style dressing. It’s protein-rich, refreshing, and ideal for meal prep, offering a satisfying balance of crunch, brightness, and savory flavor for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Dressing:
1/4 cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

For the Salad:
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups sweet green peas, thawed
2 cups shelled edamame, thawed
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups chopped baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Fresh lime juice, to taste