Japanese Quinoa Salad

This is a healthy light lunch which I've prepared just for myself! :D The kids do eat quinoa but only when its mixed into their rice or porridge. I really like this salad as its packed with protein, fibre, iron, calcium etc....indeed a complete healthy meal to enjoy ^0^

Recipe ref : ifoodreal.com

Ingredient

Salad Dressing

• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce, low sodium
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, mashed

Salad

• 2 egg (cooked into omelette and sliced)
• 1 cup cooked red quinoa
• 1/4 cup Japanese cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup edamame beans, cooked and shelled
• 1 stalk spring onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside to let the flavours develop.
2. Combine all the salad ingredients in a mixing bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing (remaining can be stored in fridge) and toss gently to mix. Serve immediately.

And I'm submitting this post to "My Treasured Recipes #3 - Taste of Autumn (Oct/Nov 2014)" hosted by Miss B of Everybody Eats Well in Flanders and co-hosted by Charmaine of Mimi Bakery House.