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Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad

Delicious Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad for Vibrant Healthy Living

A vibrant and nutritious Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad packed with fresh vegetables, quinoa, and a creamy peanut dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed to remove bitterness
  • 2 cups Water For cooking quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For dressing consistency
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 piece Cucumber Sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Pre-shredded for convenience
  • 2 pieces Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Chopped
Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts Crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter Or sunflower seed butter
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or agave syrup for vegan
  • 1 piece Lime Juiced
  • to taste Salt and Pepper To enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of honey, and juice of one lime until smooth.
  3. Dice 1 red bell pepper, slice 1 cucumber, shred 1 carrot, chop 2 green onions, and roughly chop cilantro. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the cooled quinoa to the large bowl with chopped vegetables and gently fold to mix.
  5. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the salad evenly.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add dressing just before serving for best results.

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