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Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe
Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe - A light healthy salad with huge wow-factor! Tons of color, texture, contrasting flavors, and nutrients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup dried quinoa
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup salted cashews
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh shredded ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a medium sauce pot. Add 2 cups of water, cover, and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, stir the quinoa. Cover again and simmer until the water is absorbed and the spirals start to separate from the seeds, about 15 minutes. Then remove from heat and let the quinoa steam in the pot for another 10 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile whisk all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Slice all the vegetables.
- Once the quinoa has cooled a little, add all the veggies and toss the salad with the dressing. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- This salad can be made up to 2 days ahead. Use any color of quinoa you like.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3520IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
34.3mg
(38%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3520IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 34.3mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.