Edamame and Quinoa Salad with Pickled Lemon Skin

Packed full of flavour and nutrients, you will want to make this superfood salad, adapted from Delicious, time and time again! Edamame are naturally gluten-free and low in calories. Unlike most plants, edamame soybeans are a whole protein source that provides all the essential amino acids, many essential vitamins and minerals the body needs.

Salad	Pickled Lmon Skin
150 g Mixed quinoa, rinsed, drained 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 300 g Shelled frozen edamame 20 g Chives, chopped Dill, mint and flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve	Zest of 2 lemons, thinly sliced 125 ml Apple cider vinegar 50 g Caster sugar 1 tbsp Coriander seeds 60 ml Water

For the pickled lemon skin, place lemon zest in a heatproof bowl. Place vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds and water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour hot vinegar mixture over zest, set aside to cool completely.
Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to packet instructions, then spread onto a baking tray and set aside to cool slightly.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the frozen edamame (do not thaw), plus one teaspoon of salt. Cook the edamame for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again.
To make the dressing, whisk olive oil and 60 ml pickled lemon liquid in a bowl until well combined. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and toss through edamame, chives and dressing. Spread quinoa mixture onto a platter and scatter with drained lemon zest, dill, mint and parsley.

10 comments:

eileeninmd 11/1/25 12:47: Sounds healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Shashi 11/1/25 13:06: After this holiday season, I am craving all the veggies and this quinoa and edamame salad looks so delicious!
DEZMOND 11/1/25 13:11: Such lovely colours, I love all the greens and yellows!
Stefania 11/1/25 13:15: Bella questa insalata.
Deve essere gustosa e poi adesso... Siamo tutti a dieta dopo le feste di Natale.
Tom 11/1/25 13:45: ...superfood looks great!
Veronica Lee 11/1/25 14:34: Love the pretty colors!
Healthy and yummy too 😋
ellie 11/1/25 14:40: Looks pretty and delicious!
Ivy's Closet 11/1/25 14:41: I need more salads like this. Thanks so much!
2pots2cook 11/1/25 16:03: Perfect January food !
Christine 11/1/25 17:04: Yummy