Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad With Creamy Tahini Dressing | Canadian Living

Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad With Creamy Tahini Dressing | Canadian Living

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?The amount of water you need to cook quinoa varies, so check package instructions for best results. For a twist, top the salad with toasted slivered almonds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1 cup drained rinsed canned lentils
  • 2/3 cups chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • Sodium 291 mg
  • Protein 9 g
  • Calories 300.0
  • Total fat 16 g
  • Potassium 581 mg
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Saturated fat 2 g
  • Total carbohydrate 32 g
  • Iron 43.0
  • Folate 48.0
  • Calcium 9.0
  • Vitamin A 12.0
  • Vitamin C 33.0

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