Description
Indulge in the vibrant and nutritious Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! This salad is a colorful mix of fresh vegetables and protein-packed quinoa, all tossed in a zesty dressing that brings everything together beautifully. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a delightful side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and loaded with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that’s not only visually appealing but also satisfying and healthy. Whether served on its own or paired with grilled proteins, this salad will surely impress your friends and family.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, peanuts, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables. This salad stores well in the fridge for up to three days.