Quinoa Power Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Name: Quinoa Power Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 large sweet potato, diced; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed; 3 cups chopped kale, stems removed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp sunflower seeds; 2 tbsp dried cranberries; Salt and pepper to taste

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Fuel your body with this ultimate Quinoa Power Salad, a complete meal in a bowl. It combines protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale for tenderness, crunchy sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries for a sweet-tart pop. Everything is brought together with a luxuriously creamy, garlicky lemon-tahini dressing that's both wholesome and indulgent. This salad is perfect for meal prep, as it holds up beautifully for days, making healthy lunches effortless. It's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with fiber, vitamins, and plant-based protein, catering to the growing demand for nutritious, satisfying, and make-ahead meals that don't sacrifice flavor.

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A colorful bowl of quinoa salad with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, kale, and tahini dressing

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time25 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Baking sheetSaucepanMixing bowls

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potato and chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
2
Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
3
In a large bowl, massage the chopped kale with a little lemon juice and salt until it softens.
4
Whisk tahini, remaining lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, water, salt, and pepper to make a smooth dressing.
5
Combine massaged kale, cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Drizzle with dressing and toss. Top with sunflower seeds and cranberries before serving.

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Leckere Rezepte

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