ASIAN QUINOA SALAD

A quick and easy healthy quinoa salad dressed in sweet and tangy Asian flavors, loaded with tons of veggies!

INGREDIENTS:

•   1/2 cup quinoa
•   1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
•   1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
•   1/4 cup grated carrots
•   1/4 cup corn kernels
•   1 green onion, thinly sliced
•   1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
•   1/4 cup chow mein noodles, for serving
•   FOR THE SESAME VINAIGRETTE:
•   1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons STAR Natural Rice Vinegar
•   1 clove garlic, pressed
•   1 tablespoon sesame oil
•   1 tablespoon sugar
•   1 teaspoon soy sauce
•   1 teaspoon grated ginger

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together rice wine vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, ginger and soy sauce in a small bowl; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, corn, green onion and avocado. Stir in sesame vinaigrette.

Serve immediately, topped with chow mein noodles, if desired.