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Crunchy Asian Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Asian dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup edamame shelled and cooked
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
Prepare Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and edamame.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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