How to Make Asian Quinoa Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asian cuisine is known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and vibrant colors. One dish that embodies all of these elements is the Asian Quinoa Salad. This salad is a delicious and healthy combination of quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful dressing that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a refreshing side dish or a filling main course, this salad is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.

Quinoa is the perfect base for this salad, as it is a nutrient-dense gra...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced purple cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Asian-style mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool.
  • Mix cabbage, carrots, edamame, and green onions together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over cabbage mixture. Stir quinoa into salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 585mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 437mg