Quinoa salad with lemon tahini dressing
- 10 mins
- 15 mins
- Serves 2-6
This salad is a nutrition powerhouse that can be served as a side dish or a substantial main. Paired perfectly with a tangy lemon tahini dressing, the salad is one you’ll keep going back to again and again.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red capsicum, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 200g edamame, shelled
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- Handful parsley, finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp hulled tahini
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp boiling water
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
Directions
- Place the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Once all the water has absorbed (approximately 15-20mins), remove from the heat and let sit for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa is cooking, chop up the salad ingredients and place them all into a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together,
- Once the quinoa is ready, add to the bowl of salad ingredients and stir through.
- Add the dressing to the quinoa salad and stir. Top with extra hemp seeds and enjoy
Chef's Tips
- Mix up the herbs! Mint or coriander work well in this salad as well.
- This dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for entertaining. It pairs well with dishes such as Lentil and walnut stuffed cauliflower and Herb and walnut stuffed mushrooms.
Emily Levy APD
