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Edamame & Peanut Crunch Salad

Edamame & Peanut Crunch Salad That Whips Up in Minutes

A colorful Edamame & Peanut Crunch Salad with a creamy dressing that's full of protein and nutrients, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Crisp Lettuce baby crispy green leaf preferred
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage can substitute with green cabbage
  • 2 medium Carrots julienne for added crunch
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa any whole grain can be used
  • 1 cup Edamame shelled
  • ½ cup Salted Peanuts can use unsalted or different nuts
  • ½ cup Crispy Wontons can be omitted or replaced with croutons
  • 2 stalks Green Onion for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for garnish
For the Peanut Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar works too
  • 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter almond butter can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Honey substitute agave syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2-4 tablespoons Water to adjust dressing consistency

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Julienne Peeler
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the vegetables by washing and drying crisp lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots. Thinly chop lettuce, slice cabbage, and julienne carrots for added crunch.
  2. Prepare the peanut dressing by blending olive oil, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
  3. Adjust the dressing consistency by adding water, one tablespoon at a time, while blending until creamy and pourable.
  4. Combine salad ingredients by adding cooked quinoa, shelled edamame, and salted peanuts to the mixing bowl and gently tossing.
  5. Toss with the dressing, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated.
  6. Add crunchy toppings of crispy wontons, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness.

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