Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, crunchy Thai quinoa salad! Bursting with fresh veggies, protein-packed quinoa, and a nutty Thai-inspired dressing, it's the perfect blend of flavor and textures! This salad is also gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and vegetarian friendly. It's naturally full of protein rich-quinoa, but I like to make this salad even higher in protein by tossing some grilled chicken in it!
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Nutritional Benefits
- Edamame - Edamame provides a rich source of plant-based protein and essential amino acids.
- Red Bell Peppers - Red bell peppers are high in vitamin C, promoting immune health and collagen production.
- Quinoa - Quinoa is a nutrient-dense grain packed with protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.
- Peanut Butter - Peanut butter offers a protein-rich spread containing healthy fats and essential nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium.
What You Will Need
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 heaping cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (juice of one lime)
- 3 tsp fresh minced ginger
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (about 3/4 cups uncooked)
- 1 (16 oz.) package coleslaw mix
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4-5 green onions, diced
- 2/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 1/4 cups shelled edamame
How To Make It
- Prepare the dressing: Add the peanut butter, coconut aminos, honey, red wine vinegar, lime juice, ginger, red pepper flakes, olive oil, & sesame oil in a large liquid measuring cup. Whisk well & set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: Place the quinoa, coleslaw mix, red pepper, onions, cilantro, and edamame into a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately & enjoy!
Add Even More Crunch!
If you want even more crunch in this salad, try adding some nuts, such as chopped peanuts or cashews!
If You Are Adding Protein
I love to serve this salad with some grilled chicken mixed in to pack in some extra protein! If you decide to do this, I suggest doubling the dressing because the chicken will absorb a lot of the dressing, especially if you have leftovers to enjoy the following day.
How To Store Leftovers
Store the fully assembled salad in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I say 2 days because of the dressing. Your salad will be a little soggy if it does longer than that but the ingredients haven't necessarily gone bad. This salad is good for 5-6 days in the fridge if you store the dressing separately.
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Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, crunchy Thai quinoa salad! Bursting with fresh veggies, protein-packed quinoa, and a nutty Thai-inspired dressing, it's the perfect blend of flavor and textures! This salad is also gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and vegetarian friendly. It's naturally full of protein rich-quinoa, but I like to make this salad even higher in protein by tossing some grilled chicken in it!
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 4 tbsp coconut aminos (organic, can also use soy sauce if not soy-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (organic)
- 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice (juice of one lime apx.)
- 3 tsp ginger (fresh, minced)
- red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (organic, extra virgin)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups quinoa (cooked & cooled, about 3/4 cups uncooked)
- 16 oz. coleslaw
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 4 green onions (4-5, diced)
- 2/3 cup cilantro (fresh)
- 1 1/4 cups edamame (shelled)
- Prepare the dressing:
Add the peanut butter, coconut aminos, honey, red wine vinegar, lime juice, ginger, red pepper flakes, olive oil, & sesame oil in a large liquid measuring cup. Whisk well & set aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
Place the quinoa, coleslaw mix, red pepper, onions, cilantro, and edamame into a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately & enjoy!
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 273kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.8g20%
- Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
- Sodium 275.9mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.7g11%
- Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 10.5g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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