Thai Quinoa Salad

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2 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    211 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Thai, American

Thai Quinoa Salad

A healthy and delicious Thai quinoa salad with lots of veggies and an amazing dressing!

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Ingredients

Servings

Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1 cucumber English, chopped
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 6 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1-2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups baby kale coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
  • lime fresh

Dressing

  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 6 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • red pepper flakes pinch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the 1 cup uncooked quinoa according to the package directions. Transfer to a large bowl and chill in the fridge until completely cooled down.
  2. Make the dressing by adding the 4 teaspoons fish sauce, 6 tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and pinch of red pepper flakes into a mason jar. Top with the lid and shake to combine. Taste and adjust to personal preference.
  3. Once the quinoa is completely cooled down, add the 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 shredded carrot, 1 chopped English cucumber, 1 cup edamame, 6 thinly sliced green onions, 1-2 cups shredded red cabbage, 2 cups coarsely chopped baby kale, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix and coat evenly. Enjoy fresh with additional fresh limes!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 550mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3404IU (68%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Sodium 336mg 14%
Potassium 550mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3404IU 68%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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