Thai Quinoa Salad
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Thai Quinoa Salad
Description
This salad features protein-rich quinoa as the base, cooked and cooled before mixing with fresh garden vegetables and herbs like basil and cilantro, which add aromatic freshness. Chopped peanuts provide crunch and nutty contrast.
The dressing made in a food processor blends peanut butter with tangy lime juice, savory soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil, thinned with water for smoothness. Combined with the salad, it offers a vibrant balance of creamy, savory, and citrus notes.
This salad holds well for several days, making it convenient for meal preparation. It serves 4-6 people and can be adjusted for seasoning to taste with salt or pepper. It works well as a side dish or light main course during warmer weather or for a nutritious packed lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 3 Persian cucumber chopped, or 1/2 English cucumber
- tomato halved, small handful
- 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup peanut chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 3 peanut butter heaping tablespoons
- lime juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, prep the veggies and herbs.
- Make the dressing by adding the dressing ingredients to a food processor and processing until smooth (I drizzle the water in while it's running).
- Once the quinoa is cool, add it to a large salad bowl along with the other ingredients. Toss and season with extra salt & pepper if needed.
Notes
- This salad is ideal for meal prepping and can serve 4-6 people.
- The dressing should be processed until smooth, adding water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Fresh herbs like basil and cilantro brighten the salad's flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1306IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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