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Thai Quinoa Salad

Delicious Thai Quinoa Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

This Thai Quinoa Salad features vibrant veggies and creamy peanut dressing for a healthy, meal-prep-friendly dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage sliced
  • 1 large Carrot shredded
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Edamame cooked and shelled
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 unit Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts roughly chopped
  • 1 unit Lime cut into wedges
For the Peanut Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Water to adjust thickness

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Prepare vegetables: slice 1 cup of red cabbage, shred 1 large carrot, thinly slice 1 red bell pepper, cook 1 cup of shelled edamame, chop a handful of fresh cilantro, and slice 2 green onions. Combine in a large bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup). Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir in 1/4 cup water to desired consistency.
  4. Add cooled quinoa to the bowl with vegetables and toss gently to combine.
  5. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Transfer salad to a serving dish and garnish with remaining chopped peanuts and lime wedges.
  7. Chill for about an hour or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. For best texture, add dressing just before serving. Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.

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