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Crunchy Thai Quinoa & Veggie Salad

Delicious crunchy quinoa and veggie Thai salad is a healthy high-protein plant-based salad or side dish that is easy to meal prep or make for a crowd.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 16 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups broth
  • 1/2 small purple cabbage (2-3 cups)
  • 2-3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 bell pepper (yellow, orange, or red)
  • 1 12 oz bag of shelled edamame

Dressing

  • 1/4 c coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp maple sryup
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions
 

  • Quinoa can be made ahead of time. Drain and rinse your quinoa as directed on the package with a mesh strainer.
  • Add quinoa and broth to a small pot and bring to a boil
  • Once boiling reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 12-13 minutes or as directed on the package
  • Once quinoa is fluffy and all the liquid has been absorbed let cool in the fridge before adding to the salad
  • While quinoa is cooking chop cabbage, bell pepper, and broccoli
  • Cook edamame as directed on the bag (I buy a frozen bag and either microwave or cook on the stove)
  • Combine coconut aminos, peanut butter, maple syrup, and juice from lime in a small dish and whisk together
  • Add the veggies and the cooked quinoa to a large bowl
  • Toss salad with thai peanut dressing to combine
  • This salad can be eaten immediately and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

Notes

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Keyword quinoa, salad
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