Simple Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

Beginner

Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa (organic)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
While quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and onion.
In a bowl, mix the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa with the chopped veggies and parsley.
Drizzle with the tahini dressing and toss gently.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!