Asian Quinoa Salad

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This bright and healthy asian quinoa salad is great for an easy lunch or dinner. It is also great to take to parties! It is always a hit! adapted from two peas and their pod.

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Steps

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Add water , quinoa , and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

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Boil for 5 minutes.

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Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes , or until water is absorbed.

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Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

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Place the quinoa in a large bowl and add the cabbage , edamame , red pepper , carrots , and cucumber.

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Set aside.

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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.

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Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine.

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This salad is good served at room temperature or chilled.

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Ingredients

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quinoa, water, salt, red cabbage, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, light soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper