Recipe: Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
PHOTO CREDIT: AmbitiousKitchen.com
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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23 Comments
Sherry on August 10, 2017 at 6:18 AM
I have not made a recipe with quinoa and not cooked it first. How does that work out in this recipe? Does it soften up due to the dressing?
Chris Freytag on August 10, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Hi Sherry - if you click on the green circle it brings you to the full directions where it tells you how to cook the quinoa :) You definitely do want to cook it first!
Katrece on June 27, 2017 at 9:08 PM
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I didn't realize I was out of quinoa and it was so good I ate it without! Only other substition was that I added raw broccoli. Would definitely recommend adding the beans which added to the nutty flavor. This made a Lot! Definitely enough for 4+ people ( or 4 meals if you're like me and made it for yourself). Yum!
Tajah on June 25, 2017 at 4:37 PM
How far in advance could I make the dressing?
Chris Freytag on June 26, 2017 at 9:21 AM
Probably a day or two!
Vicki Bean on October 3, 2016 at 11:06 AM
Looks like a recipe I would like to share with my kids❣
doctor on September 8, 2016 at 7:34 PM
add a few handfuls of fresh spinach for a greens boost. i also threw in trader joe's sriracha baked tofu for additional protein - say what?! yum!
Michele Lose on July 7, 2016 at 2:57 PM
This is DELISH!!!!!
Chris on April 10, 2016 at 9:15 PM
This is a great recipe. Really enjoyed it. Will definitely be making this again. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing.
JLC on January 17, 2016 at 12:41 PM
Would it still be good without the soy sauce? Is there a substitution?
Amanda on July 16, 2016 at 3:48 PM
I use coconut aminos to replace soy sauce.
Amy on June 28, 2016 at 7:08 PM
Braggs Liquid Aminos is a great sub!
Chris Freytag on January 18, 2016 at 3:57 PM
I've not tried it without soy sauce but here's a great article on alternatives: http://wellnessmama.com/37262/soy-sauce-alternative/
Emilie on November 9, 2015 at 10:29 AM
I've been looking at the recipe for a while. I finally made it, and can't get enough! Yummy!
Chris Freytag on November 9, 2015 at 11:16 AM
So glad to hear that, Emilie! This one is one of my faves!!
Wendy on July 27, 2015 at 5:22 PM
If you want the instructions you have to click on the thing that says, "Want to make this recipe? Click here for the recipe"