Peanut Quinoa Salad

Name: Peanut Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup smooth peanut butter; 5-6 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup quinoa; 1-2 carrots; 1 cup edamame beans; 5 cups spinach; 2 cups leftover chicken; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Peanut Quinoa Salad

Jayce Carter

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This healthy vibrant Peanut Quinoa Salad drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce is going to be perfect for your next meal prep, potluck, or picnics! Packed with protein, this salad is delicious chilled or served warm.

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Ingredients

Servings

Peanut Sauce

1 cup smooth peanut butter
5-6 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil

Salad

1 cup quinoa
1-2 carrots shredded or sprialized
1 cup edamame beans
5 cups spinach
2 cups leftover chicken
1/2 cup roasted peanuts

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir until combined and set aside.
In a small pot, bring to a boil 2 cups of water or broth before adding in the quinoa. Keeping the lid on, decrease the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the quinoa has cooked through.
Once done, you have two options, combine half the peanut sauce with the quinoa and mix all the ingredients then add additional peanut sauce as needed or combine all your ingredients and then add in the peanut sauce.
To meal prep: if you prefer this warm, I would hold off adding the spinach into the main container. This way you don’t get soggy spinach when you reheat it at work or school.
If making ahead for a party: prepare the peanut sauce up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. The quinoa can also be made the night before and chill in the fridge overnight.