Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad
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Category
Salad
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Cusine
Thai
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How to make?
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.