Coconut-Quinoa Coleslaw with Minty Tahini Dressing
Yield
Yield: 6 servings as a main dish, 8 servings as a side dish Servings
Ingredients
Quinoa:
½ cup quinoa, soaked if possible
Scant 1 cup water
¼ tsp fine sea salt
Minty Tahini Dressing:
½ cup tahini
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
¾ cup water
Pinch of sea salt, plus more as needed
1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
Vegetables:
4 packed cups shredded green and/or red cabbage
2 packed cups shredded kale
3 medium carrots, julienned
1 cup sugar snap peas, julienned
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
¼ tsp fine sea salt
1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
Instructions
Make the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa well. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, until all the water has been absorbed and the quinoa grains are tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a blender, combine the tahini, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, water, salt, and mint leaves; blend on high until smooth and creamy. Season with more salt as needed. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, kale, carrots, and snap peas.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt together and pour over the vegetables. Toss well and lightly massage the liquid into the kale and cabbage, then let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. When hot, toast the coconut, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
Finish the salad: Add the quinoa and coconut to the vegetable bowl. Toss well to combine. When ready to serve, dish out portions and allow guests to pour the dressing on their salads.
Notes
Recipe borrowed and adapted just slightly from Naturally Nourished by Sarah Britton
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Coconut-Quinoa Coleslaw with Minty Tahini Dressing
