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Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad

Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Discover the vibrant and nutritious Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad that is a feast for the senses and great for meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1.5 cups Water For cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 0.25 cup Diced Green Onions
  • 0.5 cup Cashew Halves or Peanuts
  • 1 whole Fresh Lime For serving
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be substituted with agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Or more olive oil if nut-free
  • Water As needed to thin the dressing

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan by boiling water, adding rinsed quinoa, covering, reducing heat and simmering for about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the dressing by combining peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl, heating for 20 seconds, then mixing in ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Combine salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl including cooled quinoa, red cabbage, red bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, cilantro, and green onions.
  4. Dress the salad by pouring the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and tossing gently until coated.
  5. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with cashew halves or peanuts and a wedge of lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. Adding proteins like grilled chicken or tofu can enhance its heartiness.

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