ASIAN QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and healthy Asian Quinoa Salad is great for an easy lunch or dinner. It is also great to take to parties! It is always a hit! Adapted from Two peas and their pod.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped red cabbage
1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup light soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add water, quinoa, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Place the quinoa in a large bowl and add the cabbage, edamame, red pepper, carrots, and cucumber. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine.
  • Note-Make sure you use tamari for a gluten-free salad, not all soy sauce is gluten-free. This salad is good served at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 1204.9, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17.6

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