Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Healthy Eats
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining the rich flavors of Thai peanut sauce with the wholesome goodness of quinoa.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top before serving.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad, Quinoa Salad, Healthy Recipes