Mandarin Lunchbox Salad

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 (16 oz) bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated
  • 5 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cashews, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey, to taste
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions then set aside to cool to room temperature.
  2. Combine cooled quinoa, cole slaw mix (reserve dressing package for another use if one is included), bell pepper, orange slices, green onions, cashews, and almonds.
  3. Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk for 30-60 seconds until well combined.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly combined.
  5. Chill until ready to serve.

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