This Vegan Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad bursts with color, flavor, and texture. Protein-rich quinoa meets crisp cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers, all tossed in a tangy sesame-lime dressing. Topped with chopped peanuts for a satisfying crunch, it’s a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Vegan Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
Recipe by Daily Disher
Vegan Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish full of crisp veggies, zesty dressing, and satisfying crunch.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Thai
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup green onions, sliced
¼ cup peanuts, chopped
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
1.
Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitter taste, then cook it in a saucepan with 2 cups of water over medium heat.
2.
Bring the quinoa to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
3.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables by shredding the carrots, slicing the red cabbage, and dicing the bell pepper and cucumber.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
5.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, carrots, red cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, fresh cilantro, and green onions, tossing them well.
6.
Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, then toss everything together to ensure it's evenly coated.
7.
Top the salad with chopped peanuts for added crunch and flavor before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or soy sauce as needed.
8.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg