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Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

This vibrant and healthy rainbow quinoa salad features nutrient-dense steamed broccoli and an array of colorful bell peppers. This vegan delight is tied together with a zesty lemon tahini dressing, making it the perfect meal for health-conscious, flavor-loving foodies.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
502
CALORIES
$3.02
PER SERVING
Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 lbs olive oil
Red Bell Pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper
diced
Yellow Bell Pepper
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
diced
Green Bell Pepper
1/4 cup green bell pepper
diced
Cucumber
1 whole cucumber
chopped
Lettuce Leaves
2 lettuce leaves
torn
Quinoa
1/2 cup quinoa
Broccoli Florets
1 cup broccoli florets
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Tahini
1 tbsp tahini
Lemon
1 whole lemon
juiced
Maple Syrup
1 tsp maple syrup
Walnuts
1/4 cup walnuts
chopped
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
7 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
2
Steam broccoli florets until just tender but still vibrant green, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or agave nectar, salt, and black pepper until smooth to make the dressing.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, steamed broccoli, diced bell peppers, and chopped cucumber.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
6
Garnish with torn lettuce leaves and, if desired, chopped walnuts or toasted mixed seeds.
7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
42g
FAT
9g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
TREE NUTS
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