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Crunchy Thai-Inspired Quinoa Salad

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup kale de-ribbed and finely chopped
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced and cut in half
  • 2 green onions sliced thinly on the diagonal
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • ½ cup roughly chopped peanuts

For the Peanut Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup creamy unsweetened almond or peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos sub soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1-2 tablespoons warm water to thin, as needed

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sriracha honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cabbage, kale, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro and edamame. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
  • Divide the salad into four portions and top with the chopped peanuts. Store in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days. This salad can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7260IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 4mg