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

Leslie Brown747
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and healthy lunch. I love the fresh flavors and the quinoa keeps me full for hours.


Frederick muzyka
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of lemon and quinoa.


Emma Bedolla
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavors.


Anand Singh
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some cooked quinoa in the fridge and this salad was the perfect way to use it up.


HONOUR IQBAL
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad is really good. The lemon dressing is really tasty and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.


Marge Gomez Ortiz
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a crowd.


Jabran Ali
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon and mint.


Nazakat Sindhi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Khanzada Attam
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and healthy lunch. I love the fresh flavors and the quinoa keeps me full for hours.


Aadarsh Bhattarai
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of lemon and quinoa.


Musa Alhaji Jibrin
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


M Tech Bangla
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some cooked quinoa in the fridge and this salad was the perfect way to use it up. It was quick and easy to make and it tasted great.


coca milk
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I'm not usually a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The lemon dressing was really tasty and the quinoa was fluffy and light. I'll definitely be making this again.


Losana Sione
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I added some extra chopped cucumber and red onion for some extra crunch and color.