Sesame Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 c (370 g) cooked and cooled quinoa
• 1/2 c (67g) thawed frozen green peas or steamed sliced snow peas
• 2 grated carrots (standard grate, not fine), or store-bought shredded carrot
• 1/4 c (38 g) red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp (22.5 mL) tahini
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) reduced-sodium tamari, or coconut aminos
• 1 1/2 tbsp (22.5 mL) pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tbsp (7.5 mL) fresh ginger, grated (use Microplane grater)
• 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) garlic powder
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds, toasted (optional) *optional