How to make Thai quinoa salad 🥗 👩‍🍳 Palitha Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and vegan.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is a whole grain alternative.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork and let cool.

Chop bell pepper, onion, red cabbage, and cucumber into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and peanuts.

In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, muffle syrup, olive oil, and vinegar.

Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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