Edamame and Grain Salad Bowl with Sesame Ginger Dressing
A crisp and vibrant GD Salads style grain bowl featuring warm brown rice, fresh leafy greens, crunchy cabbage, carrots, and nutrient-rich edamame tossed in sesame ginger dressing.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Store the dressing separately in an airtight container if prepping this meal ahead for lunch; assemble just before eating to keep greens crisp.
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Next: Prepare the base by adding warm cooked…
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Prepare the base by adding warm cooked…
Prepare the base by adding warm cooked brown rice and fresh mixed greens to a large serving bowl.
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Arrange the cooked shelled edamame
Arrange the cooked shelled edamame, shredded red cabbage, and shredded carrot in neat sections over the grain and green base.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle sesame ginger dressing evenly across the…
Drizzle sesame ginger dressing evenly across the ingredients.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for…
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added texture and finish.
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Toss gently right before eating to combine…
Toss gently right before eating to combine all flavors, or enjoy as an arranged grain bowl.
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