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Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Quinoa's natural nuttiness pairs beautifully with a creamy lemon tahini dressing in this filling grain salad. Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove any bitterness, then let it cool completely before mixing with the vegetables and eggs. Make extra dressing to keep in the fridge - it works just as well on roasted vegetables or as a sandwich spread.
Serves 2
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
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Ingredients

  • Salad

    • ⅓ cup (75 mL) dry quinoa or 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • 4 large eggs
    • 3 cups (750 mL) arugula
    • 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup (250 mL) cucumbers chopped
    • 2 radishes, thinly sliced
    • salt to taste
    • pepper to taste
    • sprigs of dill for garnish

  • Lemon Tahini Dressing

    • ¼ cup (60 mL) tahini
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
    • ½ cup (125 mL) fresh dill
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) white wine vinegar
    • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dijon mustard
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) water (to thin dressing)
    • salt to taste
    • pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cook quinoa. Rinse dry quinoa in a sieve before transferring to a saucepan. Add 2/3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover saucepan and reduce heat to low. Allow quinoa to simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water has absorbed. Turn off heat and steam with cover on for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Hard-boil eggs by placing them in a small saucepan and covering with an inch of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to cook for 10-12 minutes. Drain and run with cold water to cool. Peel and slice into quarters.

  • Step 3

    While ingredients cook, make lemon tahini dressing by blending all dressing ingredients in a food processor. Set aside.

  • Step 4

    Add arugula, cooked quinoa, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes to a bowl. Top with sliced hardboiled eggs and a few sprigs of dill. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to combine. Enjoy!

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  • If you don’t have a food processor, you can simply chop the dill and whisk all ingredients by hand.
  • If you’d like the dressing a little thinner, simply add an extra tablespoon or two of water.
  • Feel free to experiment with other chopped raw veggies, leafy greens, or whole grains

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