Quinoa & Edamame Salad

Salad full of possibilities......

This simple salad is a great batch and take to work lunch or a side for dinner, can be heated up or eaten cold and would go with just about anything or any dressing.

Its full of protein, fibre and phytoestrogens, this is a great way to reduce hunger and menopausal symptoms.

I love this with a spicy Thai peanut dressing, a more Chinese style ginger and soy sauce or a pomegranate molasses dressing. It pairs well with tofu chunks in a buddha bowl or shredded tofu mixed through, my partner has had it with shredded chicken or sausages with honey and mustard dressing. It really does work with any of your favourite flavours.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa (2/3 of a cup uncooked)

2 cups shelled edamame beans, defrosted if using frozen

2 cups finely chopped coleslaw mix, or mix shredded cabbage & shredded carrot/onion

1/3 cucumber, diced

1/3 cup coriander or parsley, chopped

4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

1/3 cup sliced toasted almonds

2-3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Optional extras to serve:

Dressing of your choice

Extra protein in meat or tofu

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together and serve with desired sides or dressings. Its that simple.