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5 from 4 votes

Easy Sesame Quinoa Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: gluten free, make ahead, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

Slaw Ingredients:

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag shredded red cabbage (or about 4 cups shredded cabbage)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (I used red quinoa)
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2/3 cup thinly-sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Sesame Honey Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any cooking oil)
  • 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or agave to make this vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

To Make The Slaw:

  • Toss all ingredients together until combined.  Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day.

To Make The Asian Honey Vinaigrette:

  • Whisk all ingredients together until combined.