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Thai Quinoa Salad
A healthy and delicious Thai quinoa salad with lots of veggies and an amazing dressing!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Thai , American
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 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
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- fresh limes
Dressing
- 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
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix and coat evenly. Enjoy fresh with additional fresh limes!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
550mg
(16%)
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
% 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.