Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Dressing – perfect healthy and easy vegetarian lunch to make for two! You can meal prep the quinoa bowls in advance or make them in less than 25 minutes.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Dressing
These grain bowls are easy to make, healthy and so tasty! The simple and lemony tahini dressing is the most delicious addition to these bowls. This is a great #meatlessmonday meal. Alternatively, if you are looking for extra protein, add in some Air Fryer Chicken or Air Fryer Shrimp!
Ingredients Used to make Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Dressing:
- quinoa
- arugula
- canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- sun-dried tomatoes
- cucumber
- red onion
- kalamata olives
- feta cheese
- tahini
- fresh lemon juice
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- apple cider vinegar
- spices
How to make quinoa bowls at home?
- Cook quinoa according to the package’s instructions.
- Assemble all ingredients in each bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top!
How to make tahini dressing?
- Place all ingredients into a small jar.
- Put the lid on and shake until combined.
Yes, it’s that easy!
If you are meal prepping this recipe, use THESE containers. They are my favorite!
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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Dressing
Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Dressing | Healthy & Easy lunch!
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry quinoa cooked according to package instructions (Makes about 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa)
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Ingredients for Tahini Dressing:
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried dill
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to the package's instructions.
- Assemble all ingredients in each bowl – quinoa, arugula, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
- Place all ingredients for the dressing into a small jar. Put the lid on and shake until combined. Pour the dressing over the bowls and enjoy!
Did you try this recipe?
Let me know below with a comment and rating! 🙂
This was such a delicious recipe! My only change was the addition of a chopped avocado. It was a win with my husband and children too. It will definitely be repeated. Thank you!
I love that you added avocado! So happy this recipe was a hit with the whole family! 🙂 – Krista <3