Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The lemon-tahini dressing adds a zesty flavor, making it a perfect dish for a healthy plant-based meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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• 2 cups water
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• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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• 1 cucumber, diced
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• 1 bell pepper, diced
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• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
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• 1/4 cup lemon juice
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• 2 tablespoons tahini
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• 1 clove garlic, minced
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly

Serve immediately or refrigerate for later

Enjoy!