One of the reasons I love cooking is the constant flow. Sure, there are recipes I never change. But, a recipe I may have loved years ago can also morph and chang into something new. This quinoa slaw is a perfect example. It's a combination of two different recipes from the site that have worked themselves into one. Yes, it's like a slaw but with the bulk of quinoa and almonds, it's easily a lunch salad.
Ginger-Soy Slaw with Quinoa
A tangy cabbage slaw that makes for an easy side dish or a solid packed lunch with help from quick cooking quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon ginger paste (or finely minced ginger)
- zest and juice from one lime
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Slaw
- 2 cups loosely packed red cabbage
- 2 cups loosely packed green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced scallions
- 1 cup thinly sliced green peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup toasted almond slices
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. If you want a little sweeter- try adding more sugar.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients through the quinoa. Toss and pour in the dressing. Toss again until the cabbage is coated. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes or more.
- Add the almonds, toss again, and serve.
Notes
Tips & Tricks: For a better flavor and texture, allow the cabbage/dressing to sit for an hour or two before serving.
Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: cabbage, quinoa, soy sauce
Nutrition: see the information.
Nutrition
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 9.2
- Sodium: 734
- Fat: 10.1
- Carbohydrates: 27.9
- Fiber: 6.9
- Protein: 8.6
- Cholesterol: 27.9
Quinoa Slaw
variations
Sesame: I like to occasionally add a small splash of toasted sesame oil to the dressing and toasted sesame seeds in place of the almonds.
Peanuts: Similar to the sesame variation, add a splash of toasted peanut oil to the sauce and a few roasted peanuts in place of the almonds.
Grains: Swap the quinoa for really any of your favorite grains. I like the crunch of the cabbage and tend to shy away from chewier grains. Millet, freekeh, and bulgur all work well.
Usage ideas:
Summer Rolls: Use this quinoa slaw in summer rolls for an easy, hand-held wrap.
Noodles: Toss this slaw with cooked udon or soba noodles for a solid cold-noodle salad bowl.
Explore Cabbage
I love cabbage salads, especially ones that sit in the dressing for a bit. Cabbage holds the crunch that greens can't and most of the time, I like dishes like this quinoa slaw better the next day. A few of my favorite cabbage recipes:
Cabbage Ginger Noodles
Pea Potstickers with Cabbage and Ginger
Tahini Cabbage Slaw
Tori//Gringalicious.com says
Gorgeous salad! Some of my favorite flavors all together.
Izzy Bruning says
YUM!
Izzy | Pinch of delight
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Yummy! This is so healthy and delicious! Can't wait to try this finger-licking recipe!
Maggie says
Ooooooh, I'm making this ASAP! It looks like it might last more than one day. Does it hold up well, by chance?
Erin Alderson says
It does- I usually leave the nuts out until ready to eat!
Maggie says
Thank you so much! ?
Maggie says
Okay, this is AMAZING!!! One bite and it went straight into my favorites. Thank you!
★★★★★