Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight!
Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad: A Refreshing Healthy Delight is your go-to recipe for a vibrant, nutritious meal that is both satisfying and easy to make. This salad features fluffy quinoa tossed with fresh, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, and carrots, all brought together with a zesty dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping dish at family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit any taste. Packed with vitamins and minerals, every bite is a delightful crunch that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Whether served cold or at room temperature, this refreshing salad is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 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 water until fluffy (about 15 minutes), then cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 505mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg