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 salad is not just a meal; it’s an explosion of colors and textures that provides nourishment while tantalizing your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead dish for family gatherings, this salad features fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that brings everything together. With its quick preparation time and wholesome ingredients, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Serve it as a light lunch or alongside your favorite grilled dishes, and enjoy the delightful crunch in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required after quinoa preparation
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup 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 ginger
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg