Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) quinoa rotelle
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ cup chives, sliced, for garnish
How to Make It
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package; drain well and chill.
- Place the tahini, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic in a food processor and purée until smooth.
- Add the scallions, red pepper, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and cayenne and pulse until well blended.
- Combine the pasta and tahini sauce in a salad bowl and mix well.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce and garnish with sliced chives.