Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a plant based super food that offers a complete protein source! Read on for a delicious and healthy recipe...

Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing

Ingredients:

¾ cup uncooked quinoa

1-2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 red bell pepper, diced

½ red onion, diced

1 cup shredded carrots

½ cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup diced green onions

½ cup cashew halves or peanuts

1 cup edamame or chickpeas

1 lime, freshly squeezed

For the dressing:

¼ cup all natural peanut butter

2 tsp freshly grated ginger

3 tbsp soy sauce, gluten-free if desired

1 tbsp agave

1 tbsp red wine or rice wine vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp olive oil

Water to thin, if necessary

Instructions:

Prepare quinoa as directed on package.

To make dressing: Add peanut butter and agave, heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Add in ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and both sesame and olive oil and stir until mixture is smooth and creamy. If you want a thinner dressing, simply stir in a teaspoon or two of water or olive oil.

Fold in red pepper, onion, cabbage, carrots, and cilantro into the quinoa. Garnish with cashews and green onions. Serve chilled or at room temperature with lime wedges if desired.

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