THAI QUINOA SALAD

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THAI QUINOA SALAD

Yield: 2

Author: ROOT Mindful Nutrition

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup QUINOA
• 2 small CARROTS (shredded)
• 1/2 RED BELL PEPPER (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup CABBAGE (thinly sliced)
• 2 SPRING ONIONS (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp SLICED ALMONDS (healthier than peanuts:-)
• 1/8 tsp SEA SALT

FINISHING TOUCH

• 1 Tbsp SESAME SEEDS
• 1 bunch fresh CILANTRO (chopped)
• 1 LIME slice

HEALTHY THAI DRESSING

• 1 Tbsp ALMOND BUTTER (natural, unsweetened)
• 2 Tbsp COCONUT AMINOS (or tamari)
• 1 tsp Toasted SESAME OIL
• 1/2 LIME juiced
• 1/2 tsp MINCED GINGER (or powder ginger)
• 1/2 tsp MINCED GARLIC (or powder garlic)

Instructions

1. Cook Quinoa as per package instructions (1 1/2 cup water for 1 cup quinoa - 10min cooking covered/10min simmering covered)
2. Meanwhile, chop and slice all ingredients as indicated and place in a large bowl. do not put the finishing ingredients yet.
3. Prepare the Thai dressing. In a glass container place all dressing ingredients, close lid and shake vigorously.
4. Add the quinoa to the veggies and mix with a pair of tongs. add dressing to your liking and add finishing ingredients. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

557.43

Fat (grams)

21.81

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.17

Carbs (grams)

75.37

Fiber (grams)

13.07

Net carbs

62.3

Sugar (grams)

6.42

Protein (grams)

19.31

Sodium (milligrams)

536.16

Cholesterol (grams)

0

Disclaimer: Nutritional information included as part of this recipe is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Although we’ve attempted to provide accurate data, this information is not a guarantee. Nutritional information was calculated with the help of online calculators. Varying factors such as product types and the way the ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

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