Ingredients for - Easy Quinoa and Edamame Salad

1. Olive oil ¼ cup
2. Rice wine vinegar ¼ cup
3. Maple syrup 1 tablespoon
4. Toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon
5. Liquid aminos (such as Bragg) 1 ½ teaspoons
6. Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon
7. Garlic, minced 1 clove
8. Red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon
9. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon
10. Cooked quinoa 1 ½ cups
11. Shelled edamame 1 cup
12. Chopped red bell pepper ½ cup
13. Chopped Persian cucumber ½ cup
14. Shredded carrot ½ cup
15. Sliced green onion ½ cup
16. Dried cranberries ½ cup
17. Slivered almonds ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Easy Quinoa and Edamame Salad

1 . Stage

Make the dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, liquid aminos, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake until fully blended.

2 . Stage

Make the salad: Combine cooked quinoa, edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onion, and cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and mix until well combined; save any remaining dressing for another use. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Garnished with slivered almonds to serve.