January 31, 2013

Recipe: Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing



This salad is packed goodness - red quinoa, kale, cabbage.  The dressing is creamy and satisfying.  Enjoy on its on or as a side dish.




Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Serves 2
1/2 cup red quinoa, cooked and cooled
2 leaves of kale, washed and torn into small pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/4 c red cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp red onion, minced
Lemon Tahini Dressing
2 tbsp hemp seeds

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, kale, red pepper, cabbage and onion.  Toss with Lemon Tahini Dressing.  Sprinkle hemp seeds on top.

Lemon Tahini Dressing
Serves 2

1/2 lemon, juiced
1 clove of garlic, finely minced
1/4 c grapeseed oil
2 tbsp tahini
pinch of salt
fresh black pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a small jar.  Secure the lid tightly.  Shake thoroughly to mix. Pin It Now!

2 comments:

  1. Would olive oil work as well or is it too heavy for the recipe?

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    1. I'm sure olive oil would work also. I use grapeseed to avoid the olivy-flavour of olive oil.

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