Quinoa, Black Bean & Edamame Summer Salad


This is a super-tasty summer salad that is a great vegetarian edition to any BBQ.

Cooking Info

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition Information

Calories: 248

Protein: 9g

Carbs: 35g

Fat: 8g

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Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS

100 g (4 oz) edamame beans

200 g (7 oz) quinoa, uncooked weight

150 g (6 oz) black beans, drained

600 ml (3 cups) vegetable stock

100 g (4 oz) sweetcorn, drained

1 red pepper, finely sliced

1 carrot, finely sliced

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

½ lime, juiced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

½ tsp cumin

1 clove garlic, mashed

1 tsp honey

salt and pepper

fresh coriander

Method

  1. Bring the stock to the boil in a medium pan and add the quinoa, edamame beans and black beans. Cover and simmer for around 20 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.
  2. Remove from the heat, spread over a plate and allow to fully cool.
  3. Once cooled, add the quinoa mix to a bowl and add the sweetcorn, carrots and pepper. Mix through.
  4. To make the dressing, blitz all of the "dressing" ingredients in a blender. Pour dressing over quinoa and vegetables and mix everything through. Serve.