Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad
Indulge in this vibrant Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad, a delightful blend of colorful vegetables and protein-rich quinoa. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad is bursting with flavor, thanks to its zesty dressing featuring lime juice and fresh ginger. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just around 30 minutes—but it’s also packed with nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/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. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- For the dressing: whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg