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Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad

Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad

A vibrant and healthy Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad made with fresh vegetables and a delicious peanut sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 salads
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • fine mesh colander
  • Whisk
  • large serving bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted and salted peanuts for garnish

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons if desired
  • ½ lime juiced (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh colander under running water. In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and 1 ½ cups water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and tamari until smooth. Add the remaining peanut sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. If too thick, add a bit of water to loosen.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cabbage, carrot, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion. Toss to combine, then pour in the peanut sauce and toss again until everything is lightly coated. Taste and add a pinch of salt if necessary. Divide into bowls and garnish with peanuts.
  • The salad keeps well, covered and refrigerated, for about 4 days. Store chopped peanuts separately if you don't want them soggy, and garnish just before serving.

Notes

Recipe minimally adapted from Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee. Make it vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free tamari.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword gluten free, Healthy, peanut sauce, quick, quinoa, vegan
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