LEMON-FLAVORED QUINOA SALAD

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Make and share this Lemon-Flavored Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino p.o. prn

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (or the equivalent dried amount)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer.
  • In a medium saucepan heat the quinoa and water to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Drain any extra water and set aside.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, make the dressing. Whisk together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin and then add the salt.
  • Toss the cooked quinoa, beans, cilantro, red onion, and half of the dressing. Add more dressing if desired and season with additional salt to taste.
  • Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 919.7, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 1, Protein 14.2

Ibrahim Baloch
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either.


kennedy owallo
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The quinoa was a bit overcooked for my taste. I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Malik taj Taj malik
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more herbs or spices next time.


Misagh Refahipoor
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and refreshing.


Kasandra Mendoza
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish.


SheikhParsa Evana
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I love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Md Hashin
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's also perfect for picnics and potlucks.


Rajon Sutradhar
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I made this salad for lunch and it was the perfect light and refreshing meal.


Ernest Destiny
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Zion ZeHen
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I'm not a fan of quinoa, but I loved this salad. The lemon dressing was amazing and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.


Kylee Ray Cox
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors.


Eli Martinez
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


hajj arif hajiarif053
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Pappoe Addotey
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the salad was very refreshing.


Joseph Okanda
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This salad was so easy to make and it was delicious! I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The lemon dressing was perfect and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful.


Rayz Wiz official
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing.


Zachary Owen
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This quinoa salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The lemon dressing was tangy and bright, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which gave the salad a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making