Description
A delicious and crunchy Thai quinoa salad loaded with fresh veggies and a flavorful peanut dressing. Perfect for a quick and easy meal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add your rinsed quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Once the quinoa is done, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top right before serving.
Notes
Taste the salad before serving and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai