Lemon-Flavored Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon-Flavored Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Tahini Dressing; 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

Servings: persons

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
Tahini Dressing
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

1
Rinse the quinoa in a strainer.
2
In a medium saucepan heat the quinoa and water to boiling.
3
Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Drain any extra water and set aside.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

159

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (or the equivalent dried amount), and more.

Yes, Lemon-Flavored Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemon-Flavored Quinoa Salad

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