Thai Quinoa Salad

  • Time: 10 minutes (add 5-10 minutes if using uncooked quinoa)
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Quinoa cooked - 3/4 cup (139 grams)(or 1/4 cup uncooked)
  • Purple cabbage, chopped - 1 cup (65 grams)
  • Carrot - 1 medium (80 grams)
  • Edamame beans, cooked - 3/4 cup (116 grams)
  • Cashews, raw and unsalted - 1 oz (28 grams)

INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING:

  • Peanut butter - 2 tbsp (32 grams)
  • Soy sauce, low sodium - 1 1/2 tbsp (23 grams)
  • Ginger root, grated - 1 tsp (3 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1/2 tbsp (11 grams)
  • Red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp (15 grams)
  • Sesame oil - 1 tsp (3 grams)
  • Water - 1 tbsp (15 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook the quinoa if using uncooked (1/4 cup uncooked). It is best if used cold.
  2. Chop the purple cabbage and grate the carrot.
  3. Heat up the edamame either in the microwave or by adding them to a small pot with a bit of boiling water.
  4. Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk until the peanut butter is dissolved.
  5. Add the purple cabbage, grated carrot, edamame beans, cashews and cooked quinoa to a large bowl and mix gently. Add the dressing only when serving (about 2 tbsp per serving). Mix and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Store salad and dressing in separate containers. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Tip: If you like spicy food feel free to add a bit of sriracha sauce.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 270
  • Protein 12 grams
  • Carbs 26 grams
  • Fat 14 grams
  • Fiber 6 grams
  • Sugar 7 grams
  • Iron 15% DV
  • Calcium 6% DV
  • Sodium 14% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Quinoa is a great source of healthy carbs. It is a gluten-free grain that is also high in protein.

Tags: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.