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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Don Simon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!
Andrias
[email protected]This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Khayelihle Nkosini
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like to add some grilled chicken or tofu to make it a more complete meal.
Bayli Lou
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and herbs depending on what I have on hand.
siimplychrls
[email protected]This is the perfect salad to bring to a picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Azeem Alshan
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the tahini dressing with a vinaigrette. It was still delicious!
Habullah Khoso
[email protected]This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would use less lemon juice next time.
Moheshwar Amarnath Biswas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Cass Naidiloo
[email protected]This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
John Napier
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!
Anastasia Maghradze
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on Sundays and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.
Ayanda Maphosa
[email protected]I love the combination of textures in this salad. The quinoa is fluffy, the vegetables are crisp, and the dressing is creamy.
Chris Powers
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Clayton Elmhorst
[email protected]This is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Stacey Jones
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Cayla September
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal.
Sumaiya Khan
[email protected]I love this quinoa salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is especially delicious.
Esteban Chevalier
[email protected]This quinoa salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The tahini dressing is creamy and tangy, and the combination of quinoa, vegetables, and herbs is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!