Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad Bowl: 1 Delicious Lunch
A delightful and crunchy Thai peanut salad bowl packed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful peanut dressing. Perfect for a satisfying lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- For the Peanut Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons water, to thin
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the peanut dressing until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and edamame.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or snap peas.
- For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 450-500
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 500-700mg
- Fat: 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20-24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 8-10g
- Protein: 15-20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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