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Thai Quinoa Salad
This Thai Quinoa Salad is a colorful, crunchy, flavorful salad that is great for lunch, dinner or a side dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Thai , Vegan
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 Jalapeño minced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped Thai basil optional
- Peanuts for topping the salad optional, but recommended
Dressing
- zest of a lime
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium tamari soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce such as sambal oelek
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce optional, add more tamari if omitting
Instructions
- Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Stir everything together and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve the salad topped with peanuts if desired.
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Notes
- Nutritional info. based on 4 servings
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
318mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
Protein | 11g | 22% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
Fiber | 8g | 32% |
Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.