Description
This vibrant Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing combines fresh vegetables with a creamy, flavorful peanut dressing, perfect for a satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. chili crisp oil
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups quinoa
4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup matchstick or shredded carrots
1 cup sliced snap peas
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sliced green onions
crushed peanuts
2 cups chopped grilled chicken thighs (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, water, honey, chili crisp oil, and minced garlic until smooth to create the peanut dressing.
- In a separate large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, red cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, cilantro, and green onions.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the quinoa salad and toss well to combine.
- If desired, add chopped grilled chicken thighs and gently mix.
- Serve topped with crushed peanuts for added crunch.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add more protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25mg (with chicken; 0mg without)
Keywords: Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing, healthy salad, gluten-free, vegetarian, quinoa recipes