Make-Ahead Asian Quinoa Salad
Enjoy this tasty Make-Ahead Asian Quinoa Salad that’s perfect for meal prep! Quick and easy recipe ready to enjoy all week long!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas
- 1 thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cashews
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 inch grated ginger root
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes until fluffy. Strain and cool.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare vegetables. In a jar, mix dressing ingredients and shake well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with vegetables and dressing; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyceleste.com/make-ahead-asian-quinoa-salad/