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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 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 fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, 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 Vegetables
  1. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, and green onions.
Make Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and edamame.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be served cold or at room temperature. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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