Asian Broccoli Edamame Salad Meal Prep
This Asian Broccoli Edamame Salad is the ultimate meal prep recipe, combining quinoa, fresh broccoli, red cabbage, and edamame with a rich peanut dressing. Easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for healthy eating all week long
Ingredients
Quinoa
- ½ cup dry quinoa
Salad
- 2 crowns broccoli, chopped into small pieces
- 2 cups grated red cabbage
- 2 ½ cups cooked edamame
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 5 large medjool dates, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
Peanut Dressing
- ¼ cup all natural peanut butter use ⅓ cup for a creamier dressing
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp thai red curry paste or sriracha (optional)
- 1 heaping tbsp fresh ginger
- water to thin
Instructions
Quinoa
- Start by cooking the edamame according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
Edamame
- While the quinoa is cooking, cook the edamame according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside to cool.
Dressing
- Prepare the dressing by adding peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, Thai curry paste, and ginger into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy and slowly add in cold water to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
Salad Assembly
- Divide the meal prep ingredients into 5 separate meal prep containers. You can put the dressing at the bottom, then edmame, broccoli, and the rest of the ingredients.
- *Please see notes below for storage and important tips.
- Store in the fridge, and enjoy!
Notes
Personally, I like to mix the salad ahead of time so it can marinate and then top it with the cooked quinoa. However, leaving the dressing at the bottom will keep them preserved for longer.
I make 5 meals total on Sunday and split them between my husband and I. On Tuesday night, I make another batch to keep them fresh. I find these last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
To keep these extra fresh just cook and chop half the ingredients halfway through the week. The dressing can be made at the start of the week and easily lasts a week in the fridge. Enjoy!
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 400g | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 12.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 190mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 5mg
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