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    Home » Salads » Carrot Quinoa Salad With Yogurt Tahini Dressing

    Carrot Quinoa Salad With Yogurt Tahini Dressing

    Published: May 29, 2020 · Modified: Jul 9, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich, and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced, and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad is a perfect choice to indulge. 

    This quinoa bowl salad with tahini dressing is gluten-free. Apple walnut salad, strawberry salad with spinach & black chickpea salad are other salad recipes.

    Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.

    This quinoa salad is from MasterChef and adapted to my suit my taste.  I tweaked the original recipe as per the availability of the ingredients in my kitchen pantry.

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    • 1 Why you will love this recipe
    • 2 Ingredients
    • 3 How To Make Carrot Quinoa Salad
    • 4 Serving suggestions
    • 5 Storing suggestions
    • 6 Tips & FAQ's
    • 7 Carrot Quinoa Salad With Yogurt Tahini Dressing

    Why you will love this recipe

    Quinoa carrot salad is so comforting and you can add any available vegetables like potato, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, edamame.

    It is flavorful, easy to make, delicious, and loaded with protein. If you are craving for some healthy meal option then you are sorted with this hearty bowl of quinoa salad.

    Ingredients

    Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

    To Make Quinoa

    • Quinoa- Use good quality of quinoa, I am using white quinoa here.Red quinoa also works fine.
    • Vegetable stock- Using vegetable stock in boiling quinoa works great. It adds flavors in quinoa. You can always use plain water stock is not available.

    To Make Caramelized Carrot

    • Coriander seeds (coarsely ground coriander powder)
    • Butter
    • Carrots julienne cut
    • Orange juice and its zest
    • Maple syrup (honey)
    • Vegetable stock or plain water

    To Make Greek Yogurt Tahini Dressing

    • Greek yogurt
    • Tahini
    • Lemon, juiced
    • Clove minced
    • Coriander leaves chopped finely
    • Maple syrup (honey)
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper powder to taste

    For Garnishing

    • Roasted walnut roughly chopped
    • Coriander leaves
    • Orange slices
    a close up shot of quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing. served in black plate with fork.

    How To Make Carrot Quinoa Salad

    Preparation to make this delicious quinoa salad start with cooking quinoa.

    Let it cool down and meanwhile make the caramelized carrot with orange juice & maple syrup.

    Mix everything and serve with garnishing. Fresh aroma of oranges and yogurt make it a lip-smacking salad.

    Let see how to make this quinoa salad with carrot & yogurt tahini dressing from scratch step by step.

    1. First of all, wash quinoa with clean with water 2-3 times. Add it in a pan with vegetable stock and boil on a medium flame for 5-7 minutes. Switch off the flame and cover with a lid for 5 minutes. It will absorb all the water and perfectly cooked after this.Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    2. Meanwhile, prepare caramelized carrot. To make it first take a non-stick pan and dry roast coriander seeds. If you don't have seeds then use coarsely ground coriander powder.
    3. Once it starts giving aroma than add butter, carrot, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, and vegetable stock. Cook on medium-low flame until carrots are tender.Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    4. To make yogurt tahini dressing just add everything listed for dressing in a bowl and whisk together to make a smooth paste.Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    5. Once quinoa is cool down, mix 3 tablespoon dressing and caramelized carrot together in a mixing bowl.Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    6. Take a salad bowl and place this quinoa mixture and dressing as sides.
    7. Garnish it with roasted walnut, carrot mix, orange slices, and coconut flakes. You can add coriander leaves too and serve chilled or at room temperature.
    8. Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is ready to serve and enjoy.

    Serving suggestions

    This quinoa salad with carrot & yogurt tahini dressing is a perfect salad to add in meal planning.

    Serving as a main course or sides, both ways it works well.

    Storing suggestions

    Each component of this salad can be packed in separate glass containers and keep it for 3-4 days in the fridge.

    Tips & FAQ's

    1. If the vegetable stock is not available then feel free to use normal water.
    2. Tahini yogurt dressing is completely optional. You can skip and simply add salt, pepper and lemon juice.
    3. In case you do not like a caramelized carrot then just add your favorite roasted vegetables and add salt, pepper, and lemon as per taste.
    quinoa carrot salad served on a white place with tahini dressing
    How To Boil Quinoa Perfectly?

    To make perfect quinoa, water, and quinoa ratio should be 2:1. First clean and wash ½ cup quinoa, boil it with 1 cup of water on the medium-high flame. When water content remains very less just switch off the flame and cover with the lid for 5 minutes. That's all you need to do to get the perfectly cooked quinoa.

    How To Make Yogurt Tahini Dressing?

    To make the yogurt tahini dressing, mix herbs, maple syrup, and tahini paste with the yogurt. Use greek yogurt because it is thick and perfect for the dressing.

    Use hung curd in case of unavailability of greek yogurt. Garnish with roasted walnut and coconut slices and serve at room temperature.

    Skip this step and simply use lemon juice, salt, and pepper.  This quinoa salad will taste great even without tahini dressing so it is completely optional.

    What Is Tahini Paste?

    Tahini is a condiment made with toasted ground hulled sesame. Usually, serve as a condiment on its own or normally used as a major ingredient in hummus, baba ghanoush, and salads.

    Tahini is used in the cuisines of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Caucasus, and the Middle East, as well as parts of North Africa. (Source- Wikipedia)

    You may also like other salad recipes

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    Here are some more carrot recipes from Code2cook you can check

    • Carrot halwa with jaggery
    • Easy carrot dip
    • Carrot-cabbage paratha
    • Carrot raita
    • Gajar ka paratha
    • Carrot spring onion curry
    • Gajar matar sabji

    Quinoa flatbread is another quinoa recipe to make.

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    quinoa carrot salad served on a white place with tahini dressing

    Carrot Quinoa Salad With Yogurt Tahini Dressing

    Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient–rich, and delicious fresh salad.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 Serving
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    To Make Quinoa

    • ½ cup quinoa
    • 1 cup vegetable stock or plain water

    To Make Caramelized Carrot

    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (coarsely ground coriander powder)
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 3 carrots medium size carrot julienne cut
    • 1 orange juice and its zest (1 Medium size orange)
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
    • ¼ cup vegetable stock or plain water

    To Make Yogurt Tahini Dressing

    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • ½ Lemon juiced
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 4 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper powder to taste

    For Garnishing

    • ½ cup roasted walnut roughly chopped
    • Coriander leaves
    • Orange slices
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    Instructions

    • First of all, wash quinoa with clean with water 2-3 times. Add it in a pan with vegetable stock and boil on medium flame for 5-7 minutes. Switch off the flame and cover with lid for 5 minutes. It will absorb all the water and perfectly cooked after this.
      Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    • Meanwhile, prepare caramelized carrot. To make it first take a non-stick pan and dry roast coriander seeds. If you don’t have seeds then use coarsely ground coriander powder.
    • Once it starts giving aroma than add butter, carrot, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, and vegetable stock. Cook on medium-low flame until carrots are tender.
      Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    • To make yogurt tahini dressing just add everything listed under dressing in a bowl and whisk together to make a smooth paste.
      Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    • Once quinoa is cool down mix 3 tablespoon dressing and caramelized carrot together in a mixing bowl.
      Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is a healthy, nutrient-rich and delicious fresh salad. If you look for a healthy, balanced and full of nutrients vegetarian meal then this carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is perfect to indulge.  This quinoa bowl salad is gluten-free. You can use vegan curd to make it a vegan quinoa salad as well.
    • Take a salad bowl and place this quinoa mixture and dressing as a side.
    • Garnish it with roasted walnut, carrot mix, orange slices, and coconut flakes. You can add coriander leaves too and serve chilled or at room temperature.
      quinoa carrot salad served on a white place with tahini dressing
    • Carrot quinoa salad with yogurt tahini dressing is ready to serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Tips 
      1. If the vegetable stock is not available then feel free to use normal water.
      2. Tahini yogurt dressing is completely optional. You can skip and simply add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
      3. In case you do not like a caramelized carrot then just add your favorite roasted vegetables and add salt, pepper, and lemon as per taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 7856IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Chef Mireille

      February 28, 2019 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      this looks so pretty and inviting. I love the use of the orange here. It must bring a bright and fresh flavor to the salad.

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur

      January 31, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      Quinoa, caramelized carrots and yogurt tahini dressing combination sounds really interesting and unique.

      Reply
    3. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      January 29, 2019 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      This is so delicious and and I love the tahini dressing. It tastes so good on anything.

      Reply
    4. Swati

      January 22, 2019 at 10:18 pm

      Loved the easy and simple recipe and loved the colors too!! Lovely share.

      Reply
    5. Srivalli Jetti

      January 22, 2019 at 3:11 am

      This is surely a very different one to make and enjoy!..good pick!

      Reply
    6. Pavani

      January 17, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      That is such a healthy and flavor packed salad recipe. I love tahini and using it in a dressing for quinoa sounds delicious. Good one Bhawana.

      Reply
    7. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      January 16, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Tahini paste in a salad is a great idea. A refreshing and a filling salad for sure.

      Reply
    8. Gayathri Kumar

      January 11, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      The salad is so colourful and the yogurt tahini dressing must be so full of flavour. With quinoa and carrots, this is such a healthy treat for sure.

      Reply
    9. harini

      January 09, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      The salad looks very inviting I am in love with the caramelized carrot and the tahini dressing.

      Reply
    10. Neeraj Kumar

      January 09, 2019 at 8:11 am

      Quite an amazing thing!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 11, 2019 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks for liking carrot quinoa salad.

        Reply
    11. Priya Suresh

      January 07, 2019 at 10:50 am

      How delicious this salad looks.. Carrot and quinoa salad looks like a complete meal. Am in love that yogurt tahini dressing Bhawana, well done yaar.

      Reply
    12. Vaishali Sabnani

      January 06, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Very interesting salad , salads are my weak point and I always look for new variations . This must have been so flavourful .

      Reply

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