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A colorful Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad in a large bowl with peanut dressing and fresh lime.
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Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups wate r
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup shelled cooked edamame
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and spread on a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, cilantro, and green onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
  • Pour the peanut dressing over the salad components and toss thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly coated.
  • Divide into four airtight containers and top with roasted peanuts just before serving to maintain crunch.