Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein)
Enjoy this vibrant Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein) packed with nutrients! Meal prep it easily for healthy lunches all week long!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups sweet green peas (frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped scallion
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh lime juice (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil until well combined.
- For meal prep jars: Divide the dressing among four 16-ounce mason jars, then layer in cucumbers, celery, green peas, edamame, quinoa, spinach, cilantro, scallion, and sesame seeds in that order. Seal and refrigerate.
- To serve immediately: In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and drizzle the dressing over them. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg