✓ 2 cups cooled cooked quinoa
✓ 1⁄2 cup thawed frozen green peas or steamed sliced snow peas
✓ 1⁄2 cup grated carrot (standard grate, not fine), or store‐bought shredded carrot
✓ 1⁄4 cup diced red bell pepper
✓ 1 Tablespoon chopped green onion (green portion)
✓ 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
✓ 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon tahini
✓ 2 Tablespoons tamari, or coconut aminos
✓ 1 1⁄2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
✓ 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (use Microplane grater)
✓ 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
✓ 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, (optional)