Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness of our Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! This colorful salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a picnic, hosting a potluck, or simply looking for a nutritious lunch. Bursting with fresh vegetables, nutty quinoa, and a zesty dressing, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature—either way, you’ll savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse and drain quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg