Quinoa Salad With Tahini Dressing

Directions

1. 1
   Cook quinoa according to package directions, using 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let cool.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, tahini, warm water, garlic, cumin, peppers and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Stir in cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint and green onions, stirring to coat quinoa and vegetables with dressing.
4. 4
   This recipe can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
5. 5
   The original recipe called for 1 cup of canned lentils to be added with vegetables and quinoa and doubled the amounts of lemon juice, olive oil and water for the dressing.