Thai QUINOA Salad

Ok let me just start out by saying we are not a kale and quinoa kind of family. I'm not a health food guroo, we like good and yummy food and salads are something we are just starting to love. Here is one that I found on facebook and my family loves it!! It has a yummy peanuty dressing and is super crunchy

SALAD

1 large carrot, julienned
2 cups cooked quinoa
3 cups sliced Red Cabbage
1 cup chopped Red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups kale, removed from stems, washed, dried and chopped
1/4 cup cashews , chopped
1/2 small lime ( to squeeze over salad before the dressing

PEANUT GINGER SAUCE

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Combine all salad ingredients, toss with lime juice, toss with dressing..done