Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Discover the irresistible Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad, a refreshing healthy delight that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines fluffy quinoa with an array of colorful, crunchy vegetables, all dressed in a zesty lime and ginger dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- 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 fresh cilantro, chopped
- 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
- Cook quinoa in 2 cups water until fluffy (about 15 minutes). Cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic; pour over salad.
- Toss gently to coat and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg