Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe
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This Thai Quinoa Salad recipe is my go-to weekday lunch. It is easy and quick to make, naturally vegan and gluten free. Packed with crunchy veggies like carrots, cabbage, and cucumber and tossed with a peanut butter/almond butter dressing, it is guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
For The Peanut Butter Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Open Nature® almond or peanut butter* (unsweetened/unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper sauce I used Sriracha – optional
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
For The Salad:
- 3 cups cooked quinoa warm or cold
- 3 small carrots peeled and shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage sliced thinly
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 5 stalks of scallions sliced thinly (both green and white parts)
- 2 Persian cucumbers peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup edamame or sugar snap peas
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup roasted and lightly salted nuts chopped ( I used cashews and almonds)
Instructions
- To make the dressing: Place all the ingredients in a jar and whisk until emulsified.
- To make the salad: Place the quinoa, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, scallions, cucumber, edamame, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Give it a toss. Garnish with cashews and almonds. Serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead: This salad is one of my favorite meal prep lunches because it stores well. Simply make the salad and dressing. Place the salad ingredients in individual meal prep bowls and store them with the dressing on the side. When ready to serve, drizzle it with the dressing and toss.
- Storage: You can store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. When ready to serve, give it a mix, give it a taste, and season with salt, if necessary.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
770mg
(22%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
6091IU
(122%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6091IU | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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