Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! This colorful salad combines nutrient-rich quinoa with fresh, crunchy vegetables, topped off with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect as a main dish or side, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep, summer picnics, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. With its satisfying crunch and zesty taste, this salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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 the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- For the dressing: whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg