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quinoa salad with tahini

QUINOA SALAD WITH TAHINI RECIPE

Calories249 kcal
Carbohydrates27.6 g
Fat13.8 g
Protein6.8 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa - (uncooked)
  • 1 red bell pepper - (diced)
  • 1 small red onion - (diced)
  • 1 avocado - (diced)
  • ½ cup cilantro - (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic - (minced)
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according package directions. Transfer to a medium sized bowl, an set aside.
  • Make tahini dressing by whisking together the tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Add water as needed to thin out the dressing to desired consistency.
  • Add remaining ingredients to quinoa, and then stir in the tahini dressing. Toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • The entire recipe makes 6 servings
  • The serving size is about 1/2 cup

Nutrition

Calories: 249 kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 27.6 g (9%)Protein: 6.8 g (14%)Fat: 13.8 g (21%)Saturated Fat: 2.3 g (14%)Cholesterol: 0 mgSodium: 17 mg (1%)Potassium: 450 mg (13%)Fiber: 5.8 g (24%)Sugar: 3.6 g (4%)Calcium: 50 mg (5%)Iron: 2.5 mg (14%)