Thai Style Quinoa Cucumber Salad

This salad is sure to spice up your next potluck. Coconut, soy sauce and other key Thai ingredients make this a great dish.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups quinoa
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup small dice peeled European cucumber
• 1 cup small dice mango
• 1/2 cup sliced red radishes
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup snipped mint
• 1/4 cup crystallized ginger bits
• 1/4 cup toasted coconut
• 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp green curry paste
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• Garnish- black sesame seeds

Method

In a 2 quart pan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or till the water is absorbed. Rinse to cool and drain well. Place in a large mixing bowl along with the cucumber and next 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients till well blended. Toss the dressing with the quinoa mixture to evenly coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes:

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: roxiechan
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