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Fresh Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Sauce

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This Fresh Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant, healthy, and protein-packed dish made with fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a refreshing lunch, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is full of bold Thai-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup peanuts or cashews, chopped

For the peanut sauce:

  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Cook quinoa with water or vegetable broth according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
  3. While quinoa cooks, prepare vegetables by slicing and shredding into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, vegetables, and cilantro.
  6. Pour peanut sauce over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Top with chopped peanuts or cashews.
  8. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness and improve texture.Adjust peanut sauce thickness with warm water as needed.Add fruit like mango or pineapple for a sweet twist.Salad tastes even better after chilling and absorbing flavors.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/fresh-thai-quinoa-salad-with-peanut-sauce/