Recipe: Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Asian Dressing

Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Asian Dressing

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chicken, shredded
• 3 scallions, whites and greens sliced
• 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions, set aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Put the cooked quinoa, chicken, cabbage and carrots in a mixing bowl.
4. Add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Serve immediately.