Recipe: Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing

Salad is my go-to lunch choice, so I knew this quinoa salad would hit the spot! I love that the recipe is filled with loads of healthy goodness: carrots, cabbage, quinoa, cilantro, cashews, red pepper, and onion. If you want to serve with a protein, baked salmon would make a delicious pairing!

Ingredients

• ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
• 1-2 cups shredded red cabbage, depending on how much crunch you like
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup diced green onions
• ½ cup cashew halves or peanuts (honey-roasted is good)
• Optional: 1 cup edamame or chickpeas
• Fresh lime, for a bit of tang
• For the dressing:
• ¼ cup all natural peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free if desired
• 1 tablespoon honey (use agave if vegan)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Water to thin, if necessary

From the kitchen of: Ambitious Kitchen

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