Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Experience a burst of flavor with our Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! This vibrant dish combines protein-rich quinoa with a medley of colorful, crunchy vegetables and a zesty dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side at gatherings, this salad is not only nutritious but also incredibly quick to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a visually stunning meal that is both satisfying and refreshing. Customize it further by adding your favorite toppings like avocado or chickpeas to enhance its texture and flavor. Enjoy this wholesome salad for a light meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- 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
- To cook the quinoa, combine rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg