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Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai

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

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  1. To make the dressing: Place all the ingredients in a jar and whisk until emulsified.
  2. To make the salad: Place the quinoa, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, scallions, cucumber, edamame, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
  3. 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

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

% 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.