Description
A vibrant and nutrient-dense salad featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing that’s perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
- Chop the red bell pepper, grate the carrots, and dice the cucumber.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, vegetables, edamame, green onions, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Top with chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until serving to retain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, quinoa, healthy, vegetarian, Thai