Asian Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped red cabbage; 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup diced cucumber; For the dressing; 1/4 cup light soy sauce (or tamari sauce); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt and black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped red cabbage
1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup diced cucumber
For the dressing
1/4 cup light soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper, to taste

1
Add water, quinoa, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
2
Place the quinoa in a large bowl and add the cabbage, edamame, red pepper, carrots, and cucumber. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine.
5
Note-Make sure you use tamari for a gluten-free salad, not all soy sauce is gluten-free. This salad is good served at room temperature or chilled.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup chopped red cabbage, and more.

Yes, Asian Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asian Quinoa Salad

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