Sesame Quinoa Salad

By Suhail Rivera, JD
Founder of Alkaline Herb Shop

INGREDIENTS:

Dressing:
1 cup sesame seeds
½ cup spring water
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
¼ cup key lime juice
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp ginger root powder
2 tbsp coconut aminos
¼ tsp sea salt

Salad:
1 cup quinoa | cooked
½ cup red bell pepper | chopped
½ cup cilantro | chopped
¼ cup cucumbers | chopped
½ cup spring onions | sliced
¼ cup sesame dressing

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a bowl, blend all the dressing ingredients then set aside. In another bowl, add the dressing and the salad ingredients. Mix well and enjoy!

Ingredient spotlight: This recipe features ginger, available in our shop. Shop ginger root.

Suhail Rivera, JD, is the founder of Alkaline Herb Shop. She has spent years sourcing, handling, and selling the herbs she writes about, working directly with growers and third party testing labs. She holds a Juris Doctor. She is not a medical professional. This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any herb, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition. Read more about her and the store on the About page.