This Quinoa Peanut Crunch Salad is great for serving a crowd, or for making multiple lunches in a meal prep session. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and fruit, as well as lots of color and fiber, and most importantly - flavor!
Quinoa Peanut Crunch Salad is super refreshing on a hot summer day. It packed with lots of crunchy fresh vegetables, tender cooked quinoa, juicy mango bits, and then tossed in a creamy peanut dressing. This recipes makes a big batch, but I’m not sorry - it’s perfect for a crowd, or for packing lunches all week. And it holds up well for several days in the fridge! Those crunchy veggies like cabbage, carrots, and cucumber don’t lose their texture in this salad.
This salad makes a lovely summer meal, because it’s hearty yet light. The quinoa is a complete protein, and the vegetables bring lots of fiber to the party - both of these things will help you feel full and satiated, without weighing you down. The diced mango is sweet and juicy, which offers bright bursts of flavor throughout the salad.
This Quinoa Peanut Crunch Salad makes an excellent back-to-school lunch while the weather is still warm! Or make it to bring to your next party or potluck, and it’s sure to add a bright pop of color to the table!
This Quinoa Peanut Crunch Salad is great for serving a crowd, or for making multiple lunches in a meal prep session. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and fruit, as well as lots of color and fiber, and most importantly - flavor!
For the salad:
1 cup dry quinoa
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, diced
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 bunch cilantro, leaves roughly chopped
1/2 small red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
For the dressing:
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
2 Tbsp. low-sodium tamari
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
Juice of 1 lime
1-inch fresh ginger, peeled, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
1/4-1/2 cup warm water
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