Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing that makes it a perfect meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 carrots, shredded or julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, combine it with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer until fluffy.
- While the quinoa is cooling, chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, and carrots into bite-sized pieces, and slice the green onions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, prepared vegetables, chopped peanuts, and cilantro; drizzle the dressing over and toss gently.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Serve in lettuce wraps or alongside grilled proteins for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, healthy salad, Thai salad, meal prep recipes, vegetarian recipes
