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Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad

Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad

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Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad is a deliciously light, fresh and healthy salad. Cooked quinoa, lots of colorful and crunchy vegetables and cashews are tossed in a simple ginger peanut dressing. This recipe serves 6.
Course Salads
Cuisine Thai-inspired
Keyword cashew, healthy, quinoa, salad, thai, vegetarian, whole grains
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 185
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD:

  • 3/4 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup cashew halves and pieces
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • ½ lime juiced, plus wedges for serving

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic grated
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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Instructions

MAKE THE QUINOA:

  • Place the quinoa in a mesh strainer and rinse under cool water. Transfer to a sauce pan and add the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Then remove and fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.

MAKE THE DRESSING:

  • In a small bowl, measure and add peanut butter, honey, ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, vinegar and toasted sesame oil. Whiske well to combine.

MAKE THE SALAD:

  • Toss half of the dressing with the quinoa. Add in the cabbage, diced bell pepper, onion, carrot, cilantro, cashew pieces and green onions.
  • Season with kosher salt and squeeze in the juice of 1/2 a (juicy) lime. Toss to combine, add more dressing to taste.
  • Serve topped with extra green onions, cashews and cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2451IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg