Bright, nourishing, and packed with flavour, this Tahini Rainbow Quinoa Salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! With vibrant veggies, fresh orange, and a rich, creamy tahini dressing, it’s a colourful twist on classic quinoa salads. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this dish is easy to whip up, full of nutrients, and brings a little bit of sunshine to your plate. So dig in, and enjoy every bite of this wholesome, nutrient-dense meal!
Ingredients:
Serves 2
- 85g quinoa, raw
- ½ cucumber, julienned
- 70g purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, peeled, separated segments
- 2 tbsp. nori, or 1 nori sheet, chopped
- 4 tbsp. cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp. black sesame seeds, to garnish
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp. tahini
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. tamari sauce
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
What you need to do:
- Cook the quinoa according to instructions on the packaging.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding some water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Place the cooked quinoa, vegetables and orange into a large bowl.
- Add the nori and cilantro and toss to combine.
- Divide equally between 2 plates, drizzle over with dressing, garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
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