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Crunchy Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad

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This delicious salad is made with nutrient-packed ingredients like quinoa, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and a creamy peanut sauce. Packed with flavor and nutrition! Keeps well in the fridge, so it’s great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (cook in bone broth for extra flavor!)
  • 1 cup shredded or diced carrots
  • 1.5 cup thinly shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup edamame 
  • 2 cups kale, chopped 
  • 1/8 cup diced green onion
  • 1/8 cup chopped cashews or peanuts 
  • 1/2 cup cilantro 

For the creamy peanut dressing:

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1–2 TBSP honey or maple syrup
  • 1 TBSP toasted sesame oil
  • 1 TBSP rice vinegar
  • 2 TBSP Tamari or Soy sauce 
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • a few pinches of freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 lime, juiced 
  • 1–2 TBSP warm water to thin

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Cook in bone broth for added protein and flavor if desired!
  2. While quinoa is cooking, chop veggies and add to a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Make dressing next by whisking together all ingredients, then add warm water as needed for consistency. Mix well until smooth and drippy.
  4. Once quinoa is cooled, add to veggies. Pour dressing onto salad and mix well. Divide among servings, and salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Keywords: Thai salad, Thai peanut salad, quinoa Asian salad

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