Description
This Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad, Quinoa Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe, Thai Salad, Crunchy Salad
