Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein)
A refreshing and protein-packed salad with a delicious Asian dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 60 ml tamari (or soy sauce) (preferably low sodium)
- 75 ml rice vinegar
- 20 ml maple syrup
- 15 ml toasted sesame oil
Vegetables
- 300 g chopped cucumber (about 1 large)
- 300 g chopped celery (about 6 ribs)
- 300 g sweet green peas (frozen, thawed)
- 300 g shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
- 300 g cooked quinoa (2/3 cups dry, cooked)
- 60 g baby spinach (chopped)
- 15 g chopped cilantro
- 15 g chopped scallion
- 30 g toasted sesame seeds
Seasoning
- to taste fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Whisk the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl.
- For Meal-Prep Salad Jars: Add dressing and layer ingredients in jars. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Or mix all ingredients in a large bowl with the dressing.
Notes
Shake well before serving and adjust lime juice to taste.