Crispy Quinoa Salad with Tuna and Edamame

Crispy Quinoa Preparation

Step 1: Season the Quinoa [00:00]

Spread the cooked quinoa on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with oil and a generous spoonful of garlic chili crisp. Mix well to combine everything and spread it out evenly.

Step 2: Crisp the Quinoa [00:14]

Bake the seasoned quinoa until crispy.

Dressing Preparation

Step 3: Mix Dressing Ingredients [00:15]

In a bowl, combine a spoonful of peanut butter, a drizzle of honey, chopped red onion, a spoonful of garlic chili crisp, pepper, and a splash of water.

Step 4: Blend [00:21]

Use an immersion blender to blend the dressing until smooth.

Salad Assembly

Step 5: Assemble the Salad [00:23]

In a large wooden bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, chopped red bell pepper, thin red onion slices, diced apple, canned tuna, and edamame.

Step 6: Final Touch [00:26]

Add the crispy quinoa on top, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss everything together to combine.