Already lunchtime on my side of the world. And that means a yummy lunch salad. The more colors the better, hence this colorful rainbow salad to boost our health... and it's super yum too.
Especially when combined with a peanut dressing made with homemade peanut butter. I was never a huge fan, but oh boy the first spoon of homemade peanut butter was love at first bite.
CLECK HERE for a homemade peanut butter tutorial.
Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Homemade Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing
Ingredients (serves 2 to 3 people)
For the salad
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (any color, we used red quinoa)
3/4 cup grated carrot
3/4 cup diced cucumber
1.5 cups shredded purple cabbage
1/3 cup finely chopped spring onion
Β½ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
ΒΌ cup thinly sliced green onion
ΒΌ cup roasted sunflower seeds
For the peanut butter dressing
3 tbsp peanut butter (we used homemade)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tsp maple syrup
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Squeeze of lime or lemon
Finely chopped Thai chili peppers or chili paste to taste
Directions
- Cook quinoa according to the instructions on the package. This will take approx 20 min.
- Meanwhile, combine the peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth. Add a little water if needed. You can use a small blender too.
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and the cooked quinoa. Toss to combine.
- Divide the salad over plates or bowls and drizzle with peanut sauce.
Bon AppΓ©tit
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Yes please! Anything with peanut dressing/sauce is A-OK in my book :)
It's good, isn't it? Pad thai is what got me hooked on peanut sauces and dressings.
Wow its so colorful. And i think it taste good. Wonderful!
It sure was yum! Thanks for stopping by!
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thanks for sharing with us! looks so tasty!
My pleasure ;) Glad you like it!
Wow it looks really nice... So fresh and delicious
Thanks my friend!
100% upvote just for that delicious peanut buttrr sauce.....sounds heavenly. I find quionoa rather tasteless and very difficult to jazz up. I reckon I must give this a try.....
Really? I like it. Maybe you should try to toast it to give extra flavor or try buckwheat instead! Thanks for all the support ;)
That looks beautiful and delicious, I want to try this!
Come and get some hehe. Have a great day and thanks for your lovely comment!
Since you so kindly included the recipe I will give it a try at home π₯
Wonderful lunch salad idea! I'm sure it's as delicious and nutritious as it is colorful!
It sure is. Thanks for stopping by!
Lovely will have to try this soon!
This is my favourite: Issa vegetarian dinner. Issa feast. Red quinoa salad, potatoes, spinach, mushrooms, pan-seared paneer, and onion and leek soup.
Sounds yum too. Apart from the paneer. Never been a huge fan of paneer or tofu. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome recipe. I think we got everything on hand so will make this soon.
Thanks. I hope you like it as much as we did...
I made homemade peanut butter just yesterday so your recipe has come just in time, thanks Amy! π It's boiling hot here where I live right now so eating colder foods is a must.
I can't wait to try this π±
Hehe.... homemade peanut butter is pure gold, right? Always nice and warm where we live too. enjoy the sun and I hope you like this salad too ;)
Peanut butter dressing on absolutely everything please! That's pretty much my favourite thing!
Yup.... it so good!
That looks so delicious :)
Thanks beautiful ;)
Another beautiful bowl of goodness! As much as I love any nut butter, I somehow have not made homemade peanut butter. I definitely need to rectify that soon! I have gotten it fresh-ground from the store, but there's just something that makes it taste even better when you take the time yourself. And even better when mixed with ginger and soy sauce to make a delicious dressing. It's breakfast time here, but I would absolutely love some of that right now! π
Hehe.. always welcome here! We got some left ;) And you should give it a try. It so easy to make... roast peanuts, blend when still hot till it forms a paste.... add a little oil if desired and that's it! Have a beautiful day!
I would so love to travel around and do a "vegan ladies of Steemit" kitchen tour! π
Hehe. I'm joining.. let me know when we start ;)
Yeah thanks! Thats exactly the recipe I need today! π
Glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi my dear! Really nice salad! Me also am using everyday the red quinoa in bistro, it give a good color to our salad and good taste.
It is nice, isn't it. I also love the tricolor. Have a great day!
Yum!!! The serving bowl in the picture is gorgeous -- did you make that yourself?
Nope bought it in Sakura.. a Japenese recycle shop. The place I actually buy all my bowls, plates, glasses, etc.