Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Looking for a vibrant, nutritious dish that tantalizes the taste buds? The Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad is your answer! This salad combines fluffy quinoa with a rainbow of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice. Perfect for meal prep or serving at gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s a satisfying dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until fluffy (about 15 minutes). Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg