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Quinoa salad with tahini dressing served
Nutty quinoa salad tossed with fresh vegetables and zesty lemon-tahini dressing

Quinoa salad with lemon-tahini dressing

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Starters Salads
Quinoa is the gold of the Incas, meeting flavours of the Middle East here. This salad is a celebration of textures: tiny pearls of quinoa pop with a crunch under the tooth, while cucumber and tomato add freshness. The tahini dressing not only flavours but binds the components, making every bite a complete experience.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sieve for washing quinoa
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork for dressing

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Put the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and wash thoroughly under running hot water for 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Foaming in the water indicates the presence of saponin. Wash until the water runs clear, otherwise the dish may remain bitter.
2 ✓

Put the quinoa in a pot, pour over twice the amount of water, add salt. Bring to a boil, then cook under a lid over low heat for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

Tip: It is ready when the grains become translucent and the little white 'tail' (the germ) appears on them.
3 ✓

Remove from heat, place a tea towel under the lid, and let rest for 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork.

Tip: The tea towel absorbs excess steam, so the quinoa becomes fluffy, not sticky mush.
4 ✓

While quinoa cools, cut the tomato and cucumber into small cubes, the onion finely, the parsley into small pieces.

Tip: Try to cut the vegetables close to the size of quinoa grains for better texture.
5 ✓

For the dressing, whisk smooth the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and oil. Loosen with a little water if too thick.

Tip: Tahini thickness varies, add enough water to get a single cream consistency dressing.
6 ✓

Toss the lukewarm quinoa with the vegetables and dressing.

Tip: Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so flavours meld.

Recipe FAQ

Why is quinoa bitter?
A natural protective layer (saponin) is found on the surface of the seeds. This must be removed by thorough hot water rinsing before cooking.
Can it be made in advance?
Yes, quinoa stores well, but it's worth mixing in the dressing and vegetables before consumption.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Quinoa (dry)
  • 150 g Firm tomatoes
  • 150 g Cucumber
  • 1 whole Red onion
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp Tahini
  • 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper