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High Protein Quinoa Salad

Meal-Prep High-Protein Quinoa Salad (33g Protein) Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 737
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shelled edamame
  • 1 English cucumber, diced small
  • 1/2 a red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa in salted boiling water for 12 to 15 minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. Dice cucumber, onion, halve tomatoes, and thaw and drain the edamame.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until emulsified.
  4. Add quinoa, chickpeas, edamame, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes to the bowl and fold together until evenly coated.
  5. Top with crumbled feta and pumpkin seeds, toss lightly, and serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

The dressing tastes best when it's bright, so don't be shy with the lemon. If you're making the salad ahead, a brief 10-minute rest after tossing helps the flavors meld, but it's delicious right away too.