Fresh Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Sauce

INGREDIENTS

Serves about 4-5 (more as a side)

3/4 cup

uncooked quinoa

1 1/2 cups

red cabbage (shredded)

medium carrot

red bell pepper

green onions

1/3 cup

cilantro

1/2 cup

cashews (or peanuts, or a combo of both)

Other additions: snow peas, edamame, tofu, cucumber, broccoli, fresh Thai basil, sesame seeds, bean sprouts, shredded kale, spinach, etc.

{For the garlic-ginger peanut sauce}

1/2 cup

peanut butter (I use creamy, natural)

2 tbsp

brown sugar or maple syrup (more/less to taste)

1 1/2 tbsp

tamari/soy sauce

2 tbsp

fresh lemon or lime juice

1 clove

garlic

3/4 tsp

fresh grated ginger, or more to taste

Hot water (to thin to desired consistency)

Optional: red pepper flakes