This recipe is a potluck go to. The recipe is easy and it makes a large batch so it’s great for feeding a crowd. I used peanut butter in this recipe but you can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a slightly different taste. The only recommendation I make: please don’t substitute the red pepper with green pepper – the red pepper gives the salad a sweetness that is just right!
A quarter of a cup of uncooked quinoa contains approximately 6 grams of protein – making this whole batch clock in at 24 grams. I recommend my clients aim for 25-30 grams of protein at a meal so you will have to add an additional protein source to this recipe (both chicken and chickpeas work great).

Thai Quinoa Salad
2016-02-15 15:35:02

Serves 8
A crowd pleasing, flavourful quinoa salad with a thai twist.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
148g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
Calories from Fat 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g
30%
Saturated Fat 4g
21%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 4mg
1%
Sodium 109mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 5g
21%
Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A
23%
Vitamin C
92%
Calcium
5%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 14 ounce bag of coleslaw
- 1/4 cup green onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cashews
Dressing
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter of your choosing)
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse and cook quinoa as per directions on the package.
- Combine red pepper, red onion, green onion, coleslaw and cashews in a large bowl and mix well.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl with vegetables.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl or small blender cup and whisk or blend until well mixed.
- Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.
- Refrigerate and enjoy salad chilled.
Notes
- Feel free to change up the nut butter and nuts in this recipe for a slightly different twist of flavours.
Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen
Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen
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looks good! All I need is the right ingredients.