Quinoa Spinach Salad with Tahini Sauce

Quinoa Spinach Salad with Tahini Sauce – coupled with chickpeas, beets and Feta cheese. Seasoned with cumin, paprika and dressed with homemade tahini sauce.

This salad is so versatile and really easy to make. It can be completely vegan if you choose not to add Feta cheese to it, or you might like to add a grilled salmon fillet or a chicken breast and turn it into a wholesome meal.

I am using Tahini Sauce for dressing and adding Feta cheese, toasted pine-seeds and pomegranate seeds which give this salad an exotic and unique flavor combination.

Ingredients needed

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this healthy quinoa salad: quinoa, baby spinach, cooked beets and chickpeas.

You will also need, cumin and paprika for spices and Tahini Sauce as a choice of dressing.

I like to add feta cheese crumbs and pine seeds. I also add pomegranate arils for garnishing.

How to cook Quinoa

Quinoa is rich in protein and fibers and loaded with vitamins. Many people are choosing quinoa over rice and pasta since it is plant based and easy to cook too.

To cook quinoa, bring two cups of water to a boil i a pot and add one cup of quinoa. Simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes until the quinoa is fully cooked and the water has evaporated. Remove from heat and fluff it with a fork. Let cool completely before adding to your salad.

how to make quinoa salad

Start by cutting your beets into slices, and roughly chop the spinach (you can keep whole if the leaves are not too big).

In a large salad bowl mix your spinach, cooked beets, and 1 cup of cooked chickpeas (you can also use canned, drained and washed). Add your quinoa and season with salt, paprika and cumin.

Dress the salad with Tahini Sauce and garnish with pomegranate seeds and toasted pine-seeds (optional).

You can also add some feta cheese for extra protein.

What to Have with Quinoa Salad with Tahini Sauce

This nutritious and healthy salad can be served alone as a light lunch or dinner. You can also add Grilled Chicken or Salmon for extra protein.

Check my other Vegetarian salad recipes;
The Best Lebanese Tabbouleh
Beet Arugula Salad
Couscous Salad
Watermelon Salad

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