quinoa salad

Who doesn't love a new recipe! 

I got this recipe from my wonderfully creative friend Amber. I can always count on the recipes she shares with me to be as unique and bold as she is! I may have a small "woman crush" on Amber - she is just such a fun, adventurous and not to mention strikingly beautiful person and she has inspired me many times to step out of my comfort zone and try different things,  she also makes me want to be a better human being!  

I instantly fell in love with this salad and have made it alot!  I like that it is easily adaptable to what is in my fridge, I don't always have all the ingredients so I just add what I do have and it works out! Quinoa is a healthy grain and I never seem to get enough of it in my diet so this is one more way to fit it in! 

What you need:

Salad:                                                                        Dressing:

Quinoa                                                                      Soya Sauce

Green onion                                                            Seseame Oil

Celery                                                                        Rice Vinegar

Carrots                                                                      Ginger

Snap peas

Edamame beans

Peanuts or sliced almonds

 

Step 1:
Cook quinoa. Cooking tips - rinse quinoa before cooking, bring to boil and let simmer until water is absorbed - stirring occasionally.

Step 2:
Prepare vegetables.  Shell edamame beans if needed. Shred carrots, dice celery, chop green onions, celery, peas, peanuts, and ginger. 

 Step 3: 

Mix dressing. 

2 tbsp Soya sauce

2 tbsp Sesame oil 

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar

1/2 tsp ginger














 




Step 4:
Mix together and enjoy!  Store in small tupperware containers for easy work lunches! This salad seems to get better by the day, and not only does it taste delicious -  it is filling and healthy!