Quinoa Salad With Creamy Salsa Dressing
In this cafe-quality salad, the lightness of quinoa pairs well with fresh and crunchy veggies, such as cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro. But it’s the creamy roasted tomato dressing—featuring charred tomatoes, serrano chile, onion, garlic, tahini, and lime juice—that takes this one over the top. Yum!
Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano pepper are roasted before being blended into a creamy dressing that bursts with bright, juicy flavor. You can make the dressing a day in advance: Follow Steps 1–3 and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 1 small onion, quartered, unpeeled
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ of a small serrano chile
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- Sea salt, to taste
- 6 cups chopped lettuce
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa
- 1 medium carrot, shaved or thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice (1 cup)
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
- 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into ½-inch dice (1 cup)
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced (¼ cup)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- For dressing, heat a grill or griddle over high. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano, and cook, turning frequently, about 10 minutes or until there is charring.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Scrape any charred skin off the tomatoes, onion, and serrano. Scrape seeds from serrano. Peel the garlic.
- In a blender combine the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano; the lime juice; tahini; salt; and 1 cup water. Blend until creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- To assemble salad, in a large bowl combine the next six ingredients (through cucumber) and about half the scallions and cilantro. Mix well. Add dressing. Toss to combine. Garnish with reserved scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Isabella is a plant-based health coach who has been helping women over 40 transform their health for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping women feel their best and live their healthiest lives possible.Isabella believes that a plant-based diet is the best way to improve health and well-being. She has seen firsthand the benefits of a plant-based diet for women over 40, including weight loss, improved energy levels, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and increased vitality.She offers a variety of services to help women over 40 achieve their health goals. She provides one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and online courses. She also offers a variety of plant-based recipes and meal plans to assist you in your transformation.If you are a woman over 40 who is ready to make a change in your health, Isabella can help.She will work with you to create a personalised plan that will help you reach your goals faster and without the pain of dieting and strenuous exercise.Schedule a free consultation with Isabella today to learn more about how she can help you transform your health.
