Asian Quinoa Slaw

Today was a cold one. No snow (unfortunately) but one of those days where you are always cold no matter what. Do you have any of those? Just me? Ok. Anyways, I found myself longing for those hot summer days. That's always the case isn't it? When it is winter you crave summer and when it is summer you crave winter. I do really love winter, but the part I love about it is the snow (yay skiing!!). When there is no snow and it is just cold, it kinda sucks.

One way to re-create summer is through food. When you can muster up the courage to go grocery shopping in this frigid weather, make sure the ingredients for this salad is on the list!

This post is not an original, the recipe actually comes from the blog Gimme Some Oven. A great blog if you want to check it out!

This salad screams summer and is perfect to pack for lunches during the week! Save your time waiting in the Timmies line and make this the night before.

I use more quinoa than recommended to pack in extra protein, but that is just me! You can alter the amount of any ingredient to satisfy your own personal taste. Note: when cooking quinoa it quadruples in size, there fore 1/4 cup of uncooked quinoa equals 1 cup cooked. This recipe calls for 2 cups cooked quinoa so you would measure out 1/2 cup uncooked :)

Asian Quinoa Slaw

Author: Gimme Some Oven

Serves: 3 (big servings)

Time: Prep: 10 minutes

Cost: $

INGREDIENTS:

For the Slaw:

• 1 (16-ounce) bag shredded red cabbage (or about 4 cups shredded cabbage)

• 2 cups cooked quinoa

• 2 cups shredded carrots

• 2/3 cup thinly-sliced green onions

• 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• Asian honey vinaigrette (see below)

For the Vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any cooking oil)

• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil

• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Slaw: Toss all ingredients together.

2. Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together.

Enjoy this little slice of summer on a cold day! Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below :)

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