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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad

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Adapted from recipe at https://simple-veganista.com/crunchy-thai-quinoa-salad/.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 6 servings
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

The Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1¾ cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

The Salad

  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • ¼ head red cabbage (shredded)
  • ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 14 oz chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

The Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp reduced fat peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp honey (use maple syrup for a vegan alternative)
  • 1 Tbsp Tamari lite
  • 1 Tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice

Garnish

  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup peanuts (roughly chopped or crushed)
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Instructions
 

Quinoa

  • In an instant pot, add quinoa, water, garlic powder, and salt. Seal and set to cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Let slow release for 12-15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let rest for a few minutes.
    1 cup quinoa, 1¾ cup water, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt

Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey, tamari, ginger, lime juice. Add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to thin. Taste for flavor, season with salt to taste.
    4 Tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, 2 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp Tamari lite, 1 Tbsp minced ginger, 2 Tbsp lime juice

Assemble Salad

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, and cilantro. Drizzle with the peanut butter dressing and toss to combine. Alternatively, toss the quinoa and veggies, and add dressing once plated
    1 cup quinoa, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium cucumber, 1 cup carrots, ¼ head red cabbage, 14 oz chickpeas, ½ cup cilantro
  • Garnish with scallions and chopped/crushed peanuts.
    2 green onions, ¼ cup peanuts

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
Serving Size
 
1 serving (1/6 of the recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
369
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
659
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
758
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
55
g
18
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
4753
IU
95
%
Vitamin C
 
51
mg
62
%
Calcium
 
93
mg
9
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Skinny, vegetarian
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