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Salad with Asian Dressing (High Protein)

A vibrant salad bursting with crunch and flavor, packed with protein and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce, preferably low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (or sesame oil)
  • 2 cups chopped cucumber (about 1 large)
  • 2 cups chopped celery (about 6 ribs)
  • 2 cups sweet green peas (frozen, thawed)
  • 2 cups shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (2/3 cups dry, cooked)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallion
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • to taste fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl.
  2. If preparing meal-prep jars, add one-fourth of the dressing to each of four (16-ounce) mason jars and layer in the ingredients.
  3. Transfer all prepped ingredients into a large bowl, pour in the prepared dressing, and mix gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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