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Thai Quinoa Crunch Salad
This Protein Packed Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe is a great side dish or light meal! The crunchy quinoa on top is my favorite part!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- microwave
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the dressing
2
Add the peanut butter and soy sauce in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for ⏱️ 10 seconds to thin it slightly, and whisk together. Whisk in the remaining dressing ingredients. Add more chili paste if you would like more spice. If the dressing is too thick, add in a teaspoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
chili paste1 teaspoon
3
Make the Crispy Quinoa
4
Place oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently for ⏱️ 10-12 minutes until golden and toasted. Set aside to cool.
cooked quinoa, cooled and divided (about 3/4 cups uncooked)2 cups
5
Assemble the Salad: Place the remaining quinoa in a large bowl. Pour half of the dressing on to the quinoa and stir to coat. Add the cole slaw mix, red pepper, onions, cilantro, and edamame into the same bowl. Mix the salad together combining the quinoa and the vegetables. Add the remaining dressing, or as much as you prefer, to the salad and toss to coat. Lastly add in the cashews and lightly toss.
cole slaw mix1 (14- ounce) package
6
Portion the salad into bowls and top with the toasted quinoa and any additional garnishes.
7
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
447 calories
fat Content
27.8 g
fiber Content
6.8 g
sugar Content
9.1 g
sodium Content
460.3 mg
protein Content
15.6 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
39.2 g
saturated Fat Content
4.7 g
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