Lemon Scented Quinoa Salad

Serves 2

Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa (You can use any kind you want, white, red, I used organic fair trade royal black)
1 cups water
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/2 garlic clove
1 tbsp tahini
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp olive oil
1 tablespoons hot water

Directions
Rinse the quinoa. In a medium saucepan heat the quinoa and water until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa fluffs up, about 15 minutes. Quinoa is done when you can see the curlique in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each bite. Drain any extra water and set aside.

While the quinoa is cooking make the dressing. Whisk together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin a bit.

Toss the cooked quinoa, cilantro, red onion, and the dressing. Serve garnished with a bit of cilantro. You can also add olives and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 252
Calories from Fat 100
Total Fat 11.1g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 31.8g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 16%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 7.6g
Vitamin A 2% • Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 6% • Iron 15%