Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Sauce Recipe
This recipe offers a delicious blend of textures and tastes, with the nutty quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and creamy peanut dressing creating a mouthwatering harmony of flavors. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal or as a colorful side dish.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Strainer or colander
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 red bell and yellow bell thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup peanuts (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes