Salad Recipe: Thai Style Quinoa Salad
This flavor packed salad is so delicious you won't even think about it being good for you. It's easy to make and the perfect lunch or side dish!
Ingredients
| For salad | ||
| Water | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Quinoa | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Red cabbage head | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , thinly sliced | |
| Cucumber | 1/2 , diced | |
| Scallion | 3 , slice | |
| Carrot | 1 , shredded | |
| Red bell pepper | 1 , diced | |
| Edamame | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , thawed | |
| For vinaigrette | ||
| Juice of lime | 3 | |
| Garlic cloves | 3 , mince | |
| Grated fresh ginger | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Soy sauce | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Honey | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable oil | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| For toppings (optional) | ||
| Chopped fresh cilantro | 1 Teaspoon (as needed) (Optional) | |
| Unsalted peanuts | 1 Tablespoon , chopped (as needed) (Optional) | |
| Grilled chicken | 50 Gram (as needed) (Optional) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1.The first thing you want to do is cook your quinoa according to the package directions.
MAKING
2.Once the quinoa is cooked add it to a large mixing bowl and to the bowl add the sliced cabbage, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced scallion, edamame, and diced red bell pepper.
3.In a small bowl mix together the lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and vegetable oil.
4.Add the vinaigrette to the quinoa and mix everything until combined and coated in the vinaigrette.
SERVING
5.To serve I like to put it in a bowl and top it with chopped cilantro and peanuts. That's it! An easy and VERY delicious salad!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 399Calories from Fat 177
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 524 mg21.83%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g14.7%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 14 g28%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
