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Published: Jun 25, 2020 · by Laurel Perry · About 3 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links

Veggie Quinoa Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing

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Easy Veggie Quinoa Salad with lemon ginger dressing.
Veggie Quinoa Salad with lemon ginger dressing,

Veggie Quinoa Salad is a mix of fluffy quinoa, fresh crunchy vegetables and a lemon ginger vinaigrette! A healthy salad that is perfect for meal prep.

Asian Quinoa Salad tossed with the ginger dressing in a mixing bowl.

Hearty, crunchy and ultra satisfying, this quinoa salad has it all!

Fluffy quinoa paired with crunchy cabbage and carrots, protein-rich edamame, fresh cilantro and scallions, all brought together by the zippy and fresh ginger lemon vinaigrette. A salad meal that is packed with fresh flavors, nutrients, and will leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle the day.

Reasons to love this recipe:

  • Perfect for meal prep! Make a batch on Sunday and you have a hearty salad meal all week long. As it sits in the fridge, the dressing soaks into the salad imparting more and more flavor!
  • It's a simple and adaptable recipe. Use whatever crunchy veggies you have on hand to make this salad your own.
  • Each modest serving has 8 grams of plant based protein!

The ingredients to make Asian Quinoa Salad.

What ingredients are in Veggie Quinoa Salad?

The ingredients are both simple and adaptable, making this salad a staple!

  • Quinoa - I used white; red would be great too!
  • Frozen edamame - or frozen peas
  • Carrots
  • Red cabbage - any color and variety will do.
  • Scallions
  • Cilantro - I have been known to go rogue and double the cilantro in this recipe.
  • Roasted cashews - salted peanuts are also delicious!

And for the dressing:

  • Lemon juice - or try it with lime instead
  • Extra virgin olive oil - or grapeseed, avocado, etc.
  • Coconut aminos - there isn't a great swap for this one. Coconut aminos have a unique sweet umami flavor without the salinity of tamari or soy sauce.
  • Dijon mustard
  • Garlic
  • Ginger

Dressing being poured into Asian Quinoa Salad.

How do you cook quinoa?

These are my steps for ultra fluffy quinoa!

Rinse 1 parts quinoa in a fine mesh colander - this removes any bitter notes.

Place in a pot and cover with 2 parts water. Brung the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until all the water has absorbed, about 15-18 minutes.

Turn off the heat, remove the lid, and place a clean kitchen towel over the top of the pot. Place the lid on top of this and let the quinoa sit for 10 minutes. This helps it get nice and fluffy.

Give it a fluff with a fork and voila! Perfect quinoa!

A plate of Asian quinoa salad with peanuts and cilantro.

How do you make Veggie Quinoa Salad?

Start by preparing your quinoa.

While the quinoa cooks, chop the veggies and whisk together the dressing. Toss everything together in a bowl and place in the fridge for 4 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Enjoy!

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Veggie Quinoa Salad tossed with the lemon ginger dressing in a mixing bowl.

Veggie Quinoa Salad

  • Author: Laurel
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This Veggie Quinoa Salad stands out from the crowd with its sweet, tangy, and flavorful Ginger Mustard Dressing. A hit you are sure to love!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen edamame or frozen peas, defrosted
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly into rounds
  • 1 ½ cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 2 scallions, sliced into rounds
  • ¼ cup cilantro, rough chopped
  • ⅓ cup cashews or peanuts

For the dressing:

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cup of water and a generous pinch of salt to a boil. Stir in the quinoa. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 18 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove the lid and cover the pot with a clean dish towel. Place the lid back on the pot over the towel. Let the quinoa sit like this for 10 minutes. This allows the excess moisture to evaporate and be absorbed by the towel. It results in a fluffier and all around more delicious quinoa.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, coconut aminos, mustard, garlic, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl combine the edamame, carrots, purple cabbage, scallions, cilantro, cashews, quinoa, and dressing.
  4. Place in the fridge to chill for 2-4 hours. Enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ⅙th recipe
  • Calories: 277
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 111mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g

Keywords: Salad, quinoa, Asian, ginger, garlic, mustard, edamame, pea, cabbage, carrot, cilantro, scallion,

 

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  1. Rhonda Swenson says

    October 01, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    I can't wait yo try this one!

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    • Laurel says

      October 01, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      You will have to let me know what you think once you give it a try! Let me know if you have any questions about the recipe :)

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