Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad Recipe
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Bold and beautiful, this Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad recipe is as delicious as it is gorgeous! It's full of healthy carrots and cabbage, protein-packed quinoa, crunchy peanuts and finished with a homemade Thai peanut salad dressing
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Ingredients
Quinoa Salad
- 1 ¼ cups quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 ¼ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- ¼ head red cabbage thinly sliced
- ¼ cup basil finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ½ cup peanuts or cashews salted, coarsely chopped
Thai Peanut Dressing
- ⅓ cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1-2 Tbsp. honey or pure maple syrup, to taste
- ½ tsp. ginger paste or finely minced fresh garlic
- 1 tsp. garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- ½-1 tsp. Sriracha sauce optional
- ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: Add quinoa, water, and salt to a medium-sized pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and keep covered for another 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: Add all of the Thai Peanut Dressing ingredients to a bowl, except for the water, and whisk until smooth. Slowly add in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
- Stir Everything Together: In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, carrots, bell pepper, cabbage, basil, cilantro, and peanuts. Drizzle dressing over all of it and mix well until combined.
- Serve Thai quinoa salad with additional basil, cilantro and coarsely chopped peanuts. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep-Ahead Instructions:
- You can make the cooked quinoa and the dressing the day before you put everything together.
- Storage Directions:
- A quinoa salad will last in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container if stored properly between servings. You can freeze the quinoa salad for up to 2 months, but it's best without the dressing. Allow it to thaw in the fridge before enjoying again.
- Recipe Tips
- Make it work. Opt for cashews or another nut instead of peanuts and peanut butter.
- Change it up. Choose other fresh veggies, like sugar snap peas, red onion, or even broccoli.
- Plus it up. Chopped kale adds extra color and added nutrients.
- Prep ahead. This hearty salad is perfect to meal prep lunches all week, so make a big batch.
- Serve it up. Top with green onions for an added zing!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
529mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4984IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4984IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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15 reviews
Excellent
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