Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! This colorful, nutrient-packed salad is a perfect blend of crunchy vegetables and protein-rich quinoa, tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches at home, it offers a delightful explosion of taste while being incredibly versatile. Serve it chilled or at room temperature; this salad is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 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 minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in a medium saucepan with water until fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to mix evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg