Thai Quinoa Salad

Thai Quinoa Salad

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Thai Quinoa Salad
Serves 4-6
By author margaret @ The Right Recipe

Ingredients

for the salad

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Small red bell pepper (cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice)
  • 1 Small cucumber (cut in half, seeds scraped out, then cut into 1/4 inch dice)
  • 1 carrot (peeled and cut into 1/8 inch dice)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, cilantro or mint (or a combination of any of these herbs)

for the dressing

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)

Directions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water then add to a medium saucepan with the salt and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed and quinoa in tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let the quinoa sit for 5 minutes then remove cover, stir and let cool completely.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and sugar until sugar ins dissolved. Stir in the fish sauce and a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa with the chopped red bell pepper, carrot and cucumber and mix well. Add the dressing and toss. Gently mix in the fresh herb or herbs of your choice. Taste for seasoning and serve.
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