Orange Quinoa Salad
This orange quinoa salad is healthy, filling, and anything but boring! Tossed in tahini dressing, it’s a summer salad that outshines the usual sides.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, cut into sticks
- 2 carrots, sliced thinly
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 orange, cut into segments
- 2 tbsp nori sheets, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Combine tahini, honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Add the quinoa, vegetables, oranges, and seaweed pieces to a bowl.
- Gently toss with the dressing until combined, and you're done!
Notes
- Why is my quinoa soapy? It's because of its saponin coating! Make sure to rinse your quinoa before cooking.
- This step is optional, but consider toasting your quinoa after rinsing and draining it. This will make it less sticky and help the quinoa develop a delicious nutty flavor.
- While some prefer using warm quinoa to help it soak up the dressing, we suggest letting the cooked quinoa come to room temperature before tossing the orange quinoa salad together. This way, it won't affect the texture of the other ingredients!
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3619IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg