Berry Quinoa Salad w/ Goat Cheese & Edamame
that summer superhit you were looking for
Thank you for filling out my Weeknight Simple poll! The recipe that won from the June batch, edging out a slim victory over the Black Bean and Roasted Zucchini Nourish Bowl, is this sparkling berry salad. So here it is.
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Berry Quinoa Salad w/ Goat Cheese & Edamame
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 servings Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 large shallot, finely diced or 1/4 onion
½ cup warm water
2 cups shelled edamame[300g] , I used frozen
¾ cup quinoa[135g] , cooked
8 oz arugula[224g] , finely chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
4 oz goat cheese[112g]
1 cup strawberries[150g] , diced
1 cup blueberries[150g]
½ cup dry roasted unsalted almonds[56g] , roughly chopped
Directions:
Step 1. Soak the diced shallow in warm water for a few minutes as you prep the rest of the salad, this will reduce their pungency.
Step 2. Cover the edamame with water in a bowl, add 1/2 tsp salt and microwave for 3-4 minutes. Drain.
Step 3. Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl, except the berries and goat cheese. Add the dressing (gradually, tasting in between) and toss. Crumble the goat cheese into the salad and toss gently.
Step 4. Just before serving, add the berries, almonds and serve.
Cooking Notes:
For lunch prep, layer the dressing at the bottom, then all the ingredients (goat cheese on top) except berries and almonds, which you can add on top or in a separate container.
Nutrition per serving (see disclaimer)
Thank you, Sheryl for restacking my post! I hope you get to try the salad