Lunch made easy with this Sesame quinoa salad
If you’re like me and love a bunch of flavor in one dish, then you will enjoy this Sesame Quinoa Salad recipe. Grain bowls that have a mixture of textures, flavors, and colors are right up my alley. They are perfect for a quick dinner and make a great lunch leftover.
How to Make A Satisfying Grain Bowl:
- Protein- by adding beans, chicken, tofu, etc.
- Fiber – grains such as quinoa, farro, bulgur, barley, or brown rice.
- Fat – avocado, nuts, seeds, oils, and dressings.
Asian Quinoa Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This Asian Quinoa salad is an easy dinner recipe that makes a great leftover for lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 Carrots, shredded
- 1/4 head of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Edamame, fresh or frozen (if frozen thaw by running under water)
- 2 green onions, sliced both green and white parts separated
- 1/4 cup peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa according to instructions.
- While quinoa cooks prepare the dressing. In a small bowl add the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together.
- Once the quinoa is done cooking place it in a large bowl. Add the carrots, cabbage, red bell pepper, edamame, and white parts of the green onions. Mix the vegetables and quinoa together.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad mixture and top with sesame seeds, the green parts of the green onion, and nuts.
Notes
Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Meal Prep, Dinner
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