SPICY CASHEW QUINOA CRUNCH SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING
Discover the vibrant flavors of our SPICY CASHEW QUINOA CRUNCH SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING! This nutritious dish is perfect for busy weekdays, combining fluffy quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and spicy cashews, all drizzled with a zesty ginger lime dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes—but it’s also meal prep friendly, so you can enjoy delicious lunches throughout the week. Packed with protein from chicken and edamame, this salad will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Customize it to your liking by swapping out ingredients based on your preferences or what’s in your pantry. Enjoy a burst of flavors that will keep your taste buds dancing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup quinoa
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews
- 4 cups shredded green and purple cabbage
- 1 cup chopped sweet baby peppers
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- ¼ cup green onion (sliced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 inch piece of ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and cook it in broth until fluffy.
- Prepare spicy cashews by roasting them with avocado oil and seasonings.
- Whisk together the ginger lime dressing ingredients.
- Chop vegetables while quinoa cooks.
- Assemble the salad by combining quinoa, cashews, veggies, and dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg