Quinoa Beet Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing

Quinoa Beet Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing
Quinoa Beet Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing
This nutritious and flavorful salad featuring the vibrant colors of beets, the earthy flavor of quinoa, and a creamy Miso-Tahini dressing is perfect for a healthy and wholesome meal.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 4
vegan quinoa vegetarian vegan beets tahini miso american vegan white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can chick peas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
  • 5 beets sliced, cooked (or 6)
  • 2 green onions minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley cilantro or mint, chopped
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • miso-tahini dressing :
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon miso
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Carbohydrate 75.9373400295693 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 13.0802728481295 g
  • Fiber 13.3419211582727 g
  • Protein 18.0043230905625 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.72122391761341 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (350g)
  • Sodium 551.153520583977 mg
  • Sugar 62.5954188712966 g
  • Trans Fat 0.956303966028977 g
  • Calories 480 calories
  • Place unpeeled beets in a medium saucepan, cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beets are tender, about 30 minutes depending on the size of your beets. Allow the beets to cool, rinse, and peel.
  • While the beets are cooking, rinse the quinoa and cook according to package directions (1 cup quinoa for 2 cups water, simmer for about 15-20 minutes).
  • To make the dressing: mix all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the consistency resembles a liquid paste.
  • Toss the cooked quinoa, beets, garbanzo beans, and green onions in a large bowl, drizzle with half the dressing, top with fresh parsley, and sesame seeds. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

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