Salads

Thai Quinoa Salad

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Not only is this recipe healthy, fresh and tasty, all of the different colorful veggies make it look beautiful!

6
¾ cup uncooked quinoa
1 heaping cup shredded red cabbage
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup edamame
½ cup cashew halves (or roasted peanuts)
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup diced green onions
For the dressing:
¼ cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp sriracha hot sauce
Water to thin, if necessary
Cook quinoa according to package directions. You should have a little over 2 cups of quinoa. For the dressing: Add peanut butter and honey to a microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave for about 20...
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Nutritions

Calories
256

Sodium
588mg
24% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV