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Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad

Vibrant Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad for Fresh, Flavorful Meals

Enjoy a Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad, a colorful and nutritious salad packed with fresh veggies and zesty dressing.
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: healthy salad, Quick Salad, quinoa salad, salad, Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad, vegan salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • large spoon

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa a protein-packed grain
  • 1.75 cups water for cooking the quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded carrots adds sweetness
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage provides texture
  • 1 unit bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 unit cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro enhances flavor
  • 0.25 cup green onions sliced
  • 0.33 cup peanuts chopped for crunch

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for zest
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar adds tang
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce for umami
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar balances acidity
  • 1 clove garlic minced for flavor
  • 1 small red chili pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad

  • Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water for 1-2 minutes in a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Cook quinoa in a saucepan with 1.75 cups of water, boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Cover cooked quinoa and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff and cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl: lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, chili, salt, and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, carrots, red cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and green onions.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle peanuts on top before serving and enjoy.

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness. Allow cooling to maintain crunchiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg