Need help staying on the right track? Make this Detox Quinoa Salad with Turmeric Tahini and eating healthy will be easy. Filled with seasonal greens and topped with a delicious creamy tahini dressing. Clean eating at its best! {gluten free, whole30, paleo, vegan, dairy free}
This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill but as always, all opinions are 100% my own!
Hope your 2017 is off to a healthy start. How are those resolutions coming? Hopefully, you made completely manageable resolutions like drink more water, take a daily vitamin or eat more veggies.
Baby steps people. It's these healthy habits that can really last a lifetime because they are doable. I find when I make big changes all at once, I'm more likely to fail.
Eating more quinoa → now that's a resolution I can get behind. I've been eating quinoa for years and it's the perfect blank slate for whatever flavor you want to impart. It tastes light so it doesn't overwhelm the senses. I like to meal prep on the weekends so I often make a big batch of Bob's Red Mill quinoa in my rice cooker.
It stays fresh in the refrigerator for the week and I add protein and veggies for lunches. It's so easy! That is one healthy habit that is totally doable and can really change your weekly diet.
Quinoa is a gluten-free whole grain superfood. Each ¼ cup serving contains 7 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber which is why it keeps you full.
I love that Bob's quinoa is pre-rinsed so I just throw it in my rice cooker or on the stove and it's ready for me in 15 minutes. That's a huge win since we are so busy.
This Detox Quinoa Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing is full of mache greens, scallions, pistachios, and apples. The turmeric tahini dressing is so good, you'll want to slather it on everything.
You can do that...I won't tell.
I used but white works too. If you are making this ahead I would soak the apples in water with lemon so they don't brown.
This Detox Quinoa Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing is...
- full of flavor
- gluten free
- paleo
- whole30 approved
- easy
- full of good for you greens and protein
- sweet and savory
Try making a weekly batch of quinoa on Sunday. I promise you will eat healthier all week.
Detox Quinoa Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 package mache greens 3.5 oz
- 4 scallions chopped
- 2 small apples chopped
- 1 cup pistachios
- For Dressing:
- 3 tablespoon well-stirred tahini
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 - 3 tablespoon water to thin out
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup quinoa and return to a boil, stir. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Or you can use a rice cooker.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and let stand for a few minutes with the lid on.
- Add all salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss gently.
- Make dressing. In a jar add all dressing ingredients and shake well. Adjust water to desired consistency. I used 3 tablespoon water.
- Dress right before serving.
Nutrition
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bob's Red Mill. As always all opinions are 100% my own!
Karen Kelly
Karen Kelly is a nationally syndicated food and travel writer, founder of Seasonal Cravings, and co-founder of The Roam Report. She develops approachable seasonal recipes and covers travel and lifestyle trends. Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Yahoo, Taste of Home, Apple News, NBC, FOX, and other national and regional publications.
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
I LOVE quinoa Karen, so this gorgeous salad is totally doable for me! Love the tahini dressing!
Karen Kelly says
Glad you like it Mary Ann! xo
WillCookForFriends says
I am a huge fan of quinoa salads, and this one sounds amazing! I'm with you, it's all about baby steps, and aiming for things that are doable. This salad? Totally doable. I love the sound of that turmeric tahini dressing, too!
Karen Kelly says
It is so doable! Thanks!
Bintu (@recipespantry) says
Gosh that turmeric tahini dressing sounds amazing, and turmeric is so good for you too
Karen Kelly says
Yes it is Bintu! Thanks!
laughingspatula says
I could use some detox after the holidays thats for sure! This looks great and love how easy it is to make. I actually oven bake my quinoa..crazy I know but it works! Rice too!
Tara says
So perfect to stick to those New Year resolutions. Love that tri-color quinoa and that it is pre-rinsed! Such a colorful salad.
Annie says
oh lala! what a wonderful combination of healthy (and tasty) foods! And I love you elephant print kitchen towel. So cute!
shashi at runninsrilankan says
I love quinoa salads - but am always struggling with coming up with a perfect dressing and your tahini turmeric one sounds wonderful!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
How'd you know I needed a little help staying on track?! I'm a big fan of quinoa and your tahini turmeric dressing sounds spectacular!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Annie!
Cindy says
Gotta give this one a try. I love salads and I am always a bit stumped on how to incorporate quinoa into eating healthier. Thanks for this beautiful salad idea.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Cindy! Quinoa is the bomb!
Sarah says
Thank you for this recipe! The flavor and texture are wonderful and it is so satisfying. I couldn't find mache so I used watercress. I wanted to lighten up the dressing a little so I used about 1 tsp tahini (how do you stir it well, anyway?), a little evoo and a large spoonful of non fat greek yogurt along with the other ingredients. It whipped up so creamy and the delicious. The turmeric flavor and crisp apples and creamy quinoa are fantastic. Finished with lots of black pepper too. Thank you for the inspiration!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Quinoa is one of those things I always have on hand (cooked) in the refrigerator and I LOVE adding it to salads! Naturally I feel like you made this salad just for me! 😉 Seriously, clean eating has never looked so good!!! And I'm dying over that creamy tahini dressing!!! ALL the noms! Cheers, girlfriend!
Geraldine | Green Valley Litchen says
Love this salad, Karen! I also always make a big batch of quinoa on Sunday and use it all week in wraps, stir fries and of course salads. Love how healthy this is - perfect for the start of the New Year!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Geraldine!