Asian Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 cup shelled edamame
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir until well combined.
2. Add the carrots, scallions, edamame, cilantro, and peanuts. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber.
• Edamame is a type of soybean and is a great source of plant-based protein.
• Sesame oil is a flavorful and fragrant oil that adds a lot of flavor to dishes.