Description
A refreshing and nutritious Thai Quinoa Salad packed with vibrant vegetables and a creamy peanut dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 heaping cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cashews, halves
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 3 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Water, to thin if needed
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions. You should have a little over 2 cups when cooked.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter and honey for 10–20 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Add ginger, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, and Sriracha. Stir until creamy.
- Thin with water or additional olive oil if needed. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness.
- Toss half of the dressing with the cooked and cooled quinoa.
- In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, bell pepper, red onion, carrots, edamame, and cilantro.
- Add quinoa and as much remaining dressing as desired.
- Stir in cashews and garnish with green onions.
- Enjoy immediately, or chill for a cold salad.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Quinoa, veggies, and peanut sauce can all be prepped separately in advance and stored in airtight containers in the fridge. Combine when ready to serve.
- Protein Boost: Add chopped grilled chicken for a more filling salad.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 372 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Thai Quinoa Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, quinoa salad