Crunchy Quinoa Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 C uncooked quinoa
  • 1 C shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 C shredded carrots
  • 1/3 C chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 C green onions, diced
  • 1/2 C cashews or peanuts
  • Dressing
  • 1/4 C natural peanut butter
  • 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa in a medium pan. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, stir and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool.

  2. Dressing

  3. Place peanut butter and honey in a microwavable bowl and heat for about 25 seconds.

  4. Add in ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and oils. Stir until smooth.

  5. Add dressing to quinoa to taste.

  6. Add in remaining ingredients.

  7. Garnish with nuts

  8. Chill or serve at room temperature

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