High-Protein Chicken Edamame Salad

A refreshing and crunchy high-protein salad combining cabbage, quinoa, cashews, apple, edamame beans, and shredded chicken, all tossed in a creamy chili yogurt dressing.

By @goodnessavenue

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High-Protein Chicken Edamame Salad

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cups quinoa uncooked
  • 1 cups shelled edamame frozen
  • 0.5 cups plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cups sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.33 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 5 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
  • 1 diced apple
  • 0.75 cups sliced spring onions
  • 0.33 cups chopped cashews roasted

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa and shelled edamame according to package instructions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, sweet chili sauce, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
  3. Add shredded cabbage, cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, diced apple, sliced spring onions, chopped cashews, and cooked edamame into a large bowl.
  4. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss until well combined.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to eat.
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