Edamame Quinoa Salad

If you ever wondered where to get your protein, try this flavorful salad. Edamame, tofu, and quinoa are packed with protein so this is a perfect dish to cover all the bases!

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Ingredients

2 cup shelled edamame beans, defrosted
2 cup cooked quinoa
2 cup Asian/Napa cabbage or bok choy, thinly sliced
8 oz seasoned tofu, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 large garlic clove, peeled and grated or minced
1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup dried arame or wakame, soaked for 5 minutes and drained (optional)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Juice from one large lemon

Instructions

In a large bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the grated garlic, ginger, tamari, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice and zest. Toss in the edamame, quinoa, cabbage, and tofu. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve, garnished with arame.