Thai Quinoa Salad

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This recipe is a slight adaptation of the Thai Chicken Quinoa Bowl from How Sweet It Is.  I omitted the chicken and carrots, almost doubled the quinoa, and used cashews instead of peanuts.  Otherwise, it is the same - and it is good! Oh, and healthy, even.



What you will need:

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed (I used 3/4 of the quinoa after it was cooked)
1/3 cup shelled edamame
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cashews (or peanuts)
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro

sauce:
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canned coconut milk
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
1 garlic clove
1/2 lime, juice of
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Cook quinoa according to package.  Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.  When quinoa is done, add sauce to it and mix well.  Stir in edamame, onions, half of the cashews and half of the cilantro.  Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with remaining cashews and cilantro.