Asian Quinoa Salad
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
2 servings
- ½ cup quinoa
- ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup grated carrots
- ¼ cup corn kernels
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup chow mein noodles, for serving
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together rice wine vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and soy sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, corn, green onion, and avocado. Stir in sesame vinaigrette.
Step 4
Serve immediately, topped with chow mein noodles, if desired.
Step 5
Save recipe for the next time?
Chef's notes
Feel free to add in your favorite kinds of veggies.
For more protein, add in tofu or shredded chicken breast.
Add extra crispy noodles for added crunch.
