Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad

Aya Thompson

Aya Thompson

May 10, 2026 • 12 min read

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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad

"Learn how to make Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with this easy step-by-step recipe."

Learn how to make Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making this Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad. It's one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 357 calories
  • Sugar: 15.5 g
  • Sodium: 200.9 mg
  • Fat: 11.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 59.2 g
  • Fiber: 7.1 g
  • Protein: 12.1 g

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, add quinoa, water, and garlic powder, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove cover, fluff with a fork and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the nut butter, pure maple syrup, tamari, ginger, juice of 1 lime. Add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to thin. Taste for flavor, season with salt to taste.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzle with the nut butter dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Spoon into individual bowls, top with optional crunchy nuts and squeeze of lime.

Recipe Details

Perfect for Breakfast

Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad

Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad

Learn how to make Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with this easy step-by-step recipe.

5 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
150
Calories

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1

In a medium pot, add quinoa, water, and garlic powder, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove cover, fluff with a fork and let rest for 10 minutes.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together the nut butter, pure maple syrup, tamari, ginger, juice of 1 lime. Add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to thin. Taste for flavor, season with salt to taste.

3

In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzle with the nut butter dressing and toss to combine.

4

Spoon into individual bowls, top with optional crunchy nuts and squeeze of lime.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

357 calories Calories
18g Protein
12g Fat
40g Carbs
443mg Sodium

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