Chopped Quinoa Salad

Peanut Sauce

• 1/2 c peanut butter
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp chili oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp grated garlic

Chopped Salad

• 1 c romaine lettuce
• 1/2 c cooked quinoa
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1/2 c cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
• 2 hard boiled eggs, diced
• 1/4 c cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 c cooked shrimp
• For garnish: chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro

Peanut Sauce

1. In a small bowl, add peanut butter and warm in the microwave for 30 seconds to loosen it up.
2. Whisk in the remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined. Add tbsp or two of water to thin it out to get the desired consistency.
3. Set aside.

Chopped Salad

1. To build your salad: add Romain lettuce to a large salad bowl.
2. Begin to add the quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, eggs, chickpeas, and shrimp.
3. Drizzle peanut sauce over top.
4. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.