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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

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  1. 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.

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.

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