Thai Quinoa Salad
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Dressing1/4 cup Lime Juice 2 1/2 teaspoon Fish Sauce1 1/2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Tablespoon Sugar1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (or to taste)Salad1 Cup (dry) Quinoa1 medium Red Bell Pepper - chopped1 medium Carrot - diced1/2 English Cucumber - seeded and chopped2 Scallions - chopped1/4 cup fresh Cilantro - chopped2 Tablespoon Mint or Basil (optional)
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together, set aside.
Bring the quinoa to a boil with 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Turn to simmer and cover for about 15 minutes or until the water is almost absorbed. Turn heat off and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely.
While quinoa is cooling, chop all vegetables. Add vegetables, herbs and dressing to quinoa. Toss and enjoy!
Serving Size: 8 1/4 cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RICCILYNN.
Bring the quinoa to a boil with 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Turn to simmer and cover for about 15 minutes or until the water is almost absorbed. Turn heat off and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely.
While quinoa is cooling, chop all vegetables. Add vegetables, herbs and dressing to quinoa. Toss and enjoy!
Serving Size: 8 1/4 cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RICCILYNN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 124.9
- Total Fat: 4.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 181.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
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