Description
A vibrant and flavorful Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad featuring nutty quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. This salad is perfect for a healthy lunch, side dish, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Add additional cilantro if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust spice level by adding chili flakes or sriracha to the dressing.
- This salad is excellent for meal prepping; store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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