Spring Roll Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that's a great base for a spin on a cold pasta salad. Check out these 3 delicious ways to make quinoa salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup cashew butter
- 3 tbsp water
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 green onions white and green parts
- ½ cup edamame shelled
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In bowl, rinse the quinoa with cool water and drain off the water. Rinse with fresh water about 3 times to remove bitterness.
- In a pot, add the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and cover with a tight fitting lid. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- Make the quinoa ahead of time so it is cooled, or put the cooked quinoa in the fridge while prepping the other ingredients so it can cool.
- To make the dressing, in a separate bowl mix the cashew butter, water, onion powder, garlic, powder, ginger, and soy sauce. Add more water if you need a thinner sauce.
- Slice the white ends of the green onion set aside. Slice the green parts and save for garnish.
- In a bowl mix the quinoa, green onions, edamame, carrots, and sesame seeds. Top with the dressing, cilantro and green onion tops.
Notes
If you don't have cashew butter, you can sub in peanut butter. Peanut butter will have a slightly different taste, but it's easier to find.