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By ambitiouskitchen.com
Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad {vegan, gluten-free}
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:15min
Crunchy, flavorful Thai-inspired quinoa salad filled with rainbow veggies and tossed in a creamy peanut ginger dressing. This easy Thai quinoa salad is delicious as-is and great for customizing with your favorite proteins! Perfect for meal prep lunches, picnics or parties. This salad is a crowd-pleaser!
Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:58:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories263.4 kcal (13%)
Total Fat13.4 g (19%)
Carbs28.6 g (11%)
Sugars7.9 g (9%)
Protein9.2 g (18%)
Sodium514.1 mg (26%)
Fiber4.2 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
¾ cupquinoa
uncooked
2 cupsred cabbage
shredded, depending on how much crunch you like
1red bell pepper
diced
¼ cupred onion
diced
1 cupshredded carrots
½ cupcilantro
chopped
¼ cupgreen onions
diced
½ cupcashew halves
or peanuts, honey-roasted is good
1 cupedamame
Optional, or chickpeas
Fresh lime
for a bit of tang
¼ cuppeanut butter
all natural
2 teaspoonsginger
freshly grated
3 tablespoonsoy sauce
gluten-free, or coconut aminos
1 tablespoonhoney
use agave or pure maple syrup if vegan
1 tablespoonrice vinegar
or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoonsesame oil
1 teaspoonolive oil
or more sesame oil
Water
to thin, if necessary
Instructions
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