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Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad

Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad

A deliciously healthy vegan and gluten-free Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad packed with nutrients and flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 salads
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • fine mesh colander
  • Whisk
  • large serving bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa or millet
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted and salted peanuts for garnish

Peanut sauce

  • ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons if you love ginger
  • ½ lime juiced (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh colander under running water. In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the peanut butter and tamari until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. If too thick, whisk in a bit of water to loosen.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded cabbage, carrot, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion. Toss to combine, then pour in the peanut sauce. Toss until everything is lightly coated in sauce. Taste and adjust with salt if needed. Divide into bowls and garnish with peanuts.
  • This salad keeps well, covered and refrigerated, for about 4 days. Store chopped peanuts separately to prevent sogginess and garnish just before serving.

Notes

Recipe minimally adapted from Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee. Make it vegan with maple syrup instead of honey. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free tamari.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Gluten-Free, Healthy, peanut, quinoa, salad, Vegan
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