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Salad with Asian Dressing

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A vibrant and refreshing salad with a delicious Asian dressing, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup tamari (or low sodium soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups chopped cucumber
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cups sweet green peas (frozen, thawed)
  • 2 cups shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallion
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh lime juice (to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil until well blended.
  2. For meal-prep jars, divide the dressing among four 16-ounce mason jars and layer in the vegetables and quinoa. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  3. To serve in a big bowl, combine all chopped vegetables, quinoa, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat.
  5. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice to taste.

Notes

Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat and experiment with seasonal ingredients for extra flavor.

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