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Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad

Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad
  • Category

    Salad

  • Cusine

    Thai

Ingredients

1/2 cup agave nectar

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

4 cloves garlic

2 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce

4 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp onion powder

2 cups dry quinoa

3 cups shredded red cabbage

2 cups matchstick carrots

8 oz bean sprouts

1 cucumber

4 green onions chopped

1 cup dry roasted peanuts

1 cup fresh cilantro

Optional add-ins: cooked chicken

Directions

Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Prepare quinoa according to directions listed on package. To assemble salads , layer cooked quinoa, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber, green onions and peanuts then garnish with plenty of cilantro. Drizzle each serving with dressing to taste and serve.