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Pad Thai Quinoa Salad
With the flavors of pad thai, plus some of the ingredients, this Pad Thai Quinoa Salad is the perfect way to enjoy the classic takeout but in a super healthy way.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Asian, Thai
Keyword:
pad thai
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
332
kcal
Author:
Alyssa
Ingredients
1
head romaine
or green of choice, thinly sliced
1
red pepper
seeded and thinly sliced
1
large carrot
julienned
1
small zucchini
or ½ medium zucchini, julienned
1/2
cup
cooked quinoa
3
scallions
Cilantro to garnish
1/4
cup
roasted peanuts
for the sauce
2
tablespoons
peanut butter
1
tablespoon
sriracha sauce
or other Asian hot sauce
1
teaspoon
gluten-free tamari
1
teaspoon
sesame oil
¼
teaspoon
ground ginger
2
– 3 tablespoons water
or more as needed
Instructions
Place vegetables into a large salad or mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over veggies and toss to coat.
Transfer to two plates, add 1/2 of the quinoa and 1/2 the cashews to each plate.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
332
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
20
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
531
mg
|
Potassium:
888
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
8555
IU
|
Vitamin C:
104.1
mg
|
Calcium:
72
mg
|
Iron:
2.5
mg