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Thai Quinoa Salad


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  • Author: The Kilted Chef
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup thinly sliced sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/ cup dry roasted peanuts

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Place the water in the bottom of a heavy bottomed pan and bring to a simmer. Add the quinoa, cover, and continue to cook for 12 minutes or until the water is absorbed, let sit for 5  minutes, fluff the quinoa and spread onto a cookie to cool.
  2. Combine all of the remaining ingredients EXCEPt for the peanuts in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Place the dressing ingredients into a mason jar and shake well.
  4. Fold the quinoa into the salad, toss with the dressing and top with the red pepper flakes and peanuts.
  • Category: salads, sides, recipes