Thai Style Quinoa Salad
2016-01-19 11:40:21
This flavor packed salad is so delicious you won't even think about it being good for you. It's easy to make and the perfect lunch or side dish!
Salad
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1/4 red cabbage head, sliced thin
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup thawed edamame
Vinaigrette
- Juice from 3 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Toppings (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Chopped unsalted peanuts
- Grilled Chicken
Instructions
- The first thing you want to do is cook your quinoa according to the package directions
- Once the quinoa is cooked add it to a large mixing bowl and to the bowl add the sliced cabbage, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced scallion, edamame, and diced red bell pepper
- In a small bowl mix together the lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and vegetable oil
- Add the vinaigrette to the quinoa and mix everything until combined and coated in the vinaigrette
- To serve I like to put it in a bowl and top it with chopped cilantro and peanuts. That's it! An easy and VERY delicious salad!
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