Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight! is a vibrant and nutritious dish that promises to elevate any meal. This salad bursts with colors and flavors, featuring protein-packed quinoa combined with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish at gatherings, or as part of your meal prep routine, it’s not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Each bite offers a delightful crunch that will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No 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
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa cools, prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper and cucumber, shredding the carrots, and slicing the green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with all prepared vegetables, cilantro, and peanuts.
- For the dressing, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg