Asian Quinoa Salad
by mischka0316
So here’s my go-to clean eating meal before the big day: a bowl of Asian-style quinoa dressed in a sweet and tangy sesame vinaigrette loaded with all sorts of veggie goodness – shredded cabbage, avocado, bell pepper, carrots, corn and green onion – but feel free to add in your favorite kinds of veggies. If you need more protein, you can also add in tofu or shredded chicken breast. And you can’t forget about those crispy noodles for that added crunch. I cheat a little bit and always add a little extra in my bowl!
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup Quinoa
- 1/4 cup Red cabbage ; shredded
- 1/4 cup Red bell pepper ; diced
- 1/4 cup Carrot ; grated
- 1/4 cup Corn kernels
- 1 Scallion ; chopped
- 1 Avocado ; halved, peeled, diced
- 1/4 cup Chow mein noodles ; (optional)
- SESAME VINEGARETTE
- 6 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic ; minced
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Ginger ; grated
INSTRUCTIONS
1.To make the vinaigrette, whisk together rice wine vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, ginger and soy sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
2.In a medium saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
3.In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, corn, green onion and avocado. Stir in sesame vinaigrette.
4.Serve immediately, topped with chow mein noodles, if desired.
NOTES
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (354g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 616 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 295 (48%) | ||
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| Total Fat 32.8g | 44 % | |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 23 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 15.4g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 10.9g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 1884mg | 65 % | |
| Potassium 1276.9mg | 34 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 21 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 57 % | |
| Sugars, other 55.9g | ||
| Protein 14.5g | 21 % | |
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Calories per serving: 616
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