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.
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.
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
Gorgeous salad! Some of my favorite flavors all together.
YUM!
Izzy | Pinch of delight
Yummy! This is so healthy and delicious! Can't wait to try this finger-licking recipe!
Ooooooh, I'm making this ASAP! It looks like it might last more than one day. Does it hold up well, by chance?
It does- I usually leave the nuts out until ready to eat!
Thank you so much! ?
Okay, this is AMAZING!!! One bite and it went straight into my favorites. Thank you!