Asian Quinoa Salad

Dressing

1/4 Cup Lite Soy Sauce or Tamari Sauce
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp Chopped Green Onion
1/4 Cup Cilantro
1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
1/4 Tsp Ginger, Grated
1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/8 Tsp Black Pepper

In a small bowl, whisk together all the above ingredients.

Quinoa

1 Cup Quinoa
2 Cups Water
1/4 Tsp Salt

Wash quinoa, add water, quinoa and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it stated to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork.

Yields: 3 Cups

Salad

1 Cup Red Cabbage, Chopped
1 Cup Edamame, Shelled and Cooked
1 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
1/2 Cup Carrot, Grated
1 Cup Cucumber, Seeded and Chopped

Place quinoa in a large bowl, add cabbage, edamame, red bell pepper, carrots and cucumber and mix.

Pour the dressing over quinoa salad and stir to combine.

Taste Note: Tastes GREAT
Yields: 6 and 3/4 Cups
Serves: 3
Source: twopeasandtheirpod