Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
This quinoa salad with Thai peanut dressing is a delicious and nutritious dish that's simple to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. With protein-rich quinoa, crunchy edamame, and a flavorful peanut dressing, it's a great choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup dried quinoa (Cook in 1 cup water 1 cup veg broth and dash of turmeric for more flavour)
- 2 cups edamame, thawed
- ½ red cabbage, finely sliced (about 4-5 cups)
- ½ cup fresh mint or cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Peanut Dressing
- ⅓ cup all natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave
- 2-4 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- water to thin
Toppings
- ¼ cup chopped salted peanuts
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
Instructions
- First, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Cooking in half water and half broth with a dash of turmeric will add more flavour and colour than cooking in just water. Allow the quinoa to cool once it is cooked.
- Shred the cabbage finely using a vegetable peeler, mandolin or thinly slicing with a knife. Chop the fresh herbs, and green onions.
- Blend dressing ingredients together, or grate garlic and combine ingredients in a mason jar.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, edamame, cabbage, fresh herbs, onions, and peanut dressing. Mix well to combine and top with peanuts, a fresh squeeze of lime juice, and a cubed avocado. Serve and enjoy!
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