Healthy, Crunchy Summer Salad 🥗

Easy, Healthy Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad

Elevate your summer salad game with this vibrant, crunchy Thai quinoa salad! 🥗✨ Bursting with fresh veggies, protein-packed quinoa, and a nutty Thai-inspired dressing, it's the perfect blend of flavor and textures.

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian Friendly

👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS:

👉Dressing

1/4 heaping cup creamy peanut butter 🥜

4 tbsp coconut aminos

1 tbsp honey 🍯

1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp fresh lime juice (juice of one lime) 🍋‍🟩

3 tsp fresh minced ginger

Red pepper flakes to taste

1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

1 tbsp sesame oil

👉Salad

2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (about 3/4 cups uncooked)

1 (16 oz.) package cole slaw mix

1 red bell pepper, diced

4-5 green onions, diced

2/3 cup chopped cilantro

1 1/4 cups shelled edamame

👩🏻‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare the dressing:  Add the peanut butter, coconut aminos, honey, red wine vinegar, lime juice, ginger, red pepper flakes, olive oil, & sesame oil in a large liquid measuring cup. Whisk well & set aside.

2.  Assemble the Salad: Place the quinoa, coleslaw mix, red pepper, onions, cilantro, and edamame into a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately & enjoy!

📝I love to serve this salad with some grilled chicken mixed in to pack in some protein! I suggest doubling the dressing if you want to do the same because the chicken will absorb a lot of the dressing 😊

📝 If you want even more crunch try adding some nuts, such as chopped peanuts or cashews!

Macros Per Serving (6):

273 cals

12g fat

31g carbs

11g protein

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