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Quinoa Cabbage Crunch Salad

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This Quinoa Cabbage Crunch Salad is a colorful and satisfying blend of textures and flavors, featuring fluffy quinoa, crunchy cabbage, and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for meal prep and barbecues!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 cup water (plus more for cooking edamame)
  • 1 cup edamame (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ⅓ cup green onion, sliced thin
  • ⅓ cup peanuts, chopped
  • ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder (or 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water, combine with 1 cup water, bring to boil, simmer for 15-20 minutes, then fluff.
  • Boil edamame in water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
  • In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • Combine shredded cabbages, grated carrots, cilantro, green onion, chopped peanuts, cooked quinoa, and edamame in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with peanut sauce and toss to combine.

Notes

Ensure quinoa is rinsed to avoid bitterness.
Adjust sauce for taste; add lime for tang or honey for sweetness.
Toast peanuts for added flavor.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing and Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 230
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 0