Craving a salad that’s as colorful as it is satisfying? This Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad is a feast for the eyes and taste buds, packed with vibrant veggies, nutty quinoa, and a creamy, tangy peanut dressing.
Crisp cabbage, crunchy capsicum, and julienned carrots blend with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds to offer a delightful crunch in every bite. The peanut butter dressing brings a perfect balance of sweetness and subtle acidity, making this salad a refreshing, flavour-packed option for any meal.
| Course | Salad |
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
Ingredients for the Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad
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| ½ cup | Red cabbage, shredded |
| ½ cup | Green cabbage, shredded |
| ½ cup | Quiona |
| ½ cup | Yellow capsicum, julienned |
| ½ cup | English cucumber, julienned |
| A few | Arugula leaves |
| ½ cup | Red capsicum, julienned |
| ½ cup | Carrots, julienned |
| ¼th cup | Roasted peanuts, crushed coarsely |
| 3-4 tbsp | Roasted white sesame seeds |
| Spring Onion chopped | |
| Coriander leaves, chopped | |
Ingredients for the Salad Dressing
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| ½ cup | Peanut butter |
| 2 tbsp | Kikkoman light soya sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Maple syrup or honey |
| 1 tbsp | Vinegar |
| 1 tbsp | Toasted sesame oil |
| ½ tbsp | Grated fresh ginger |
| 1 full (Indian one) | Lime Juice |
| 1 – 2 tbsp | Sriracha thai chili sauce (hot) |
| Salt to season as per taste | |
| A little warm water | |
Instructions for the Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad |
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| 1 | Wash, boil the quinoa in 2 cups of water. Drain and keep aside to chill. |
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Add the cooled quinoa, cabbage leaves (red and green), capsicums (yellow and red), cucumber, carrots, spring onions in a salad bowl. Keep aside to chill in the refrigerator at least for 1 hour. |
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For the salad dressing mix the peanut butter with a little warm water to thin it down. Add all the remaining dressing ingredients and chill for 1 hour. (Adjust the dressing quantities as per your taste). |
| 4 | Once chilled, add the dressing to the salad. Mix well, garnish with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and coriander greens. Serve at once. |
