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Crunchy Asian Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, crunchy 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 carrot 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 freshly grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, 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 cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and shred the carrot. Slice the green onions.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, and edamame.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

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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