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Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad

This easy Spicy Peanut Quinoa Salad is vegan and gluten free and makes a healthy meal or side dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For The Salad:
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups purple cabbage finely sliced (I usually use 1/4-1/3 of a head of cabbage)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely sliced
  • 4 green onions finely sliced
  • 2 carrot grated or julienned
  • salt to taste
  • peanut sauce see below, spicy
For The Sauce:
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 4 garlic finely minced or pressed, cloves
  • 2-3 teaspoons ginger freshly grated
  • 1-2 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce
  • 1 cup basil optional, but good, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Combine all ingredients for peanut sauce in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Add cooked quinoa, cabbage, bell pepper, green onions and carrots to a large bowl, toss to combine.
  4. Add peanut sauce to other ingredients and stir until everything is coated in sauce.
  5. Taste and add salt if needed.
  6. Allow to sit for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
  7. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • *If gluten free, be sure to use gluten free soy sauce!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 520mg (22%) Potassium 518mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4330IU (87%) Vitamin C 34.4mg (38%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Potassium 518mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4330IU 87%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 38%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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