This Mason Jar Thai Peanut Salad is not only a flavorful and vibrant dish but also offers numerous benefits for gut health. Packed with fiber from vegetables like cabbage and carrots, along with prebiotics from quinoa, this salad helps support healthy digestion. The healthy fats in the peanut dressing also contribute to an anti-inflammatory effect, promoting overall gut balance.

Ingredients

  • 1 Sweet Potato (medium, cubed)
  • 2 tsps Avocado Oil
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup Quinoa (dry, rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup All Natural Peanut Butter
  • 3 tbsps Water
  • 2 tbsps Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsps Tamari
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 Cucumber (medium, diced)
  • 1/3 cup Frozen Edamame (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas (cooked)
  • 1 Carrot (medium, peeled, grated)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the sweet potato to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until fork tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
  4. Add the peanut butter, water, lime juice, and tamari to a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake the jar until well combined.
  5. Layer the ingredients in a mason jar in the following order: peanut dressing, cabbage, quinoa, sweet potato, cucumber, edamame, chickpeas, and carrot. When ready to eat, shake well and dump into a bowl. Enjoy!