Description
Colorful Thai inspired quinoa bowl bursting with protein rich ingredients and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep and healthy eating! ???? ???? ✨
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 red bell pepper diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup edamame
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 green onions sliced
1/2 cup cashews
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup purple cabbage shredded
Dressing:
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa and cook in water according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
2. In a large bowl combine cooled quinoa, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, cilantro, green onions, cashews, chicken, and purple cabbage.
3. Whisk together lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Great for lunch or post-workout meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil, Mix
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg