Thai Quinoa Salad

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.

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329 calories

31 g

4 g

20 g

9 g

4 g

148 g

109 g

5 g

0 g

14 g

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.

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2. 2 red bell peppers, diced
3. 1/2 red onion, diced
4. 1 14 ounce bag of coleslaw
5. 1/4 cup green onion, diced
6. 1/2 cup cashews

Dressing

1. 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter of your choosing)
2. 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
3. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4. 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

1. Rinse and cook quinoa as per directions on the package.
2. Combine red pepper, red onion, green onion, coleslaw and cashews in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Add cooked quinoa to the bowl with vegetables.
4. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl or small blender cup and whisk or blend until well mixed.
5. Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.
6. Refrigerate and enjoy salad chilled.

Notes

1. Feel free to change up the nut butter and nuts in this recipe for a slightly different twist of flavours.

Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen

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calories

329

fat

20g

protein

9g

carbs

31g

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Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen

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