Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Elevate your next meal with the vibrant and nutritious Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! This salad is a delightful fusion of colors, textures, and flavors, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 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
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Chop red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
- Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with veggies, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Pour dressing over and toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg