QUINOA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING
Adapted from the article Everyday Gluten-Free in the May 2011 issue of Canadian Living. The fresh mint brings this salad to life.
Provided by Lille
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook quinoa according to package directions, using 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, tahini, warm water, garlic, cumin, peppers and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir in cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint and green onions, stirring to coat quinoa and vegetables with dressing.
- This recipe can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
- The original recipe called for 1 cup of canned lentils to be added with vegetables and quinoa and doubled the amounts of lemon juice, olive oil and water for the dressing.
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phemelo nani
[email protected]This is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Saru Grg
[email protected]I'm allergic to tahini, so I used a different dressing. The salad was still delicious!
Marcos Bidah
[email protected]This salad was a bit too time-consuming for me to make on a weeknight. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
A Bianson
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I made a few changes, like using brown quinoa and adding some chopped cucumbers. It was a great way to use up some leftovers.
Sirdi kuca
[email protected]The dressing was a bit too oily for me, but the quinoa itself was cooked perfectly. I'll try making it again with a different dressing.
Patricia Haggard
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.
Anoo Mhmd
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
shajahan pk
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used red quinoa and added some chopped walnuts for a little extra crunch. It was a perfect light lunch.
Osidele Omobolanle
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing was delicious and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Whaitiri delamere
[email protected]This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The tahini dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables for a pop of color and crunch, and it was a great way to use up some l