Description
Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines nutty quinoa with crisp vegetables and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for potlucks, light lunches, or warm summer evenings, this salad celebrates fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Each bite offers a delightful crunch, making it an irresistible choice for healthy eating. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Once quinoa cools slightly, mix it in a large bowl with chopped vegetables and drizzle with dressing.
- Top with crushed peanuts just before serving. Chill for about 30 minutes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg