Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Serves 2
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
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This nutritious salad contains quinoa, veggies, and protein-rich eggs. The lemon tahini dressing with fresh dill adds brightness and flavour to the salad.

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