0 from 135 votes
Thai Quinoa Salad
A delicious blend of flavors, textures and colors, this healthy salad is bound to be a hit at your next gathering!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup uncooked) , thoroughly chilled (careful not to overcook to avoid it from being mushy)
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 3/4 cup julienned carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions, sliced
- For the Peanut Dressing:
- 1/4 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter (smooth or chunky, your choice)
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (for gluten free use tamari)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (vegan: use liquid sweetener of choice)
- 2 teaspoons finely minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional) (vegan: omit)
- 1-2 teaspoons lemongrass paste (optional but fabulous)
- 2-3 tablespoons hot water (add more if you want a thinner dressing)
Instructions
- Place the veggies and herbs in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add the chilled cooked quinoa and stir to combine.
- Add the peanut dressing ingredients to a blender (or bowl and use immersion blender) and puree until smooth.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- To make it in advance, prep the veggies and peanut dressing in advance, cook and refrigerate the quinoa, and then simply toss everything together just before serving. Ready in a snap!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3645IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
41.3mg
(46%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3645IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 41.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.