Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad
Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that perfectly blends nutty peanut flavors with fresh, crisp vegetables. This easy-to-make salad features protein-packed quinoa and a zesty peanut dressing, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or as a vibrant side at gatherings. With each bite, enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber, shred the carrots, and chop the green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Once quinoa cools slightly, fluff it with a fork in a large bowl and add all chopped vegetables.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg