{"id":62392,"date":"2020-08-08T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-08T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=62392"},"modified":"2020-07-30T17:52:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T15:52:20","slug":"quinoa-salad-with-zaatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/quinoa-salad-with-zaatar\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinoa Salad with Za\u2019atar, Herbs & Pistachio"},"content":{"rendered":"

This quinoa salad with za\u2019atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike tabouleh), juicy tomatoes, red onion, arugula and pistachios. Everything is drizzled with dressing made with a mix of olive oil, lemon, a little chili, garlic and an amazing za\u2019atar blend. Simple tastes of the Levant.<\/p>\n

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Za\u2019atar \u2013 the magical blend!<\/h2>\n

Yes, I am crazy for ancient middle eastern spice blend made from lightly toasted sesame seeds, dried thyme, oregano, marjoram and ground sumac. It\u2019s a great all-around spice blend that gives everything from salads to roast vegetables a flavour boost. It contains sumac, which comes from dried sumac berries and tastes like a combination of tangy sour and fruity-lemony taste. It\u2019s also a favourite in my kitchen as it brightens up any dish! If you haven\u2019t heard of either of these spices before, I definitely recommend trying them. Both can be purchased at most ethnic grocers, spice shops, and of course online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What to serve with this Quinoa Za\u2019atar Salad<\/h2>\n

We love this salad so much we eat it as a hearty main for two. But, it is also really great served alongside grilled or roasted vegetables, with grilled halloumi, or even your favourite choice of protein right off the BBQ.<\/p>\n

Plan ahead and serve this quinoa salad in a flash<\/h2>\n

If you precook your quinoa this meal comes together in a flash. A batch of quinoa can always be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you are ready to use it for your weekday meals. Making meal prep a cinch!<\/p>\n

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Looking for other recipe ideas?<\/h2>\n

If you love middle eastern flavours check out my recipe archive for other dishes made with za\u2019atar or sumac. Otherwise, try one of these delicious quinoa salad recipes: Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za\u2019atar, Mint and Feta<\/a> or Pear Fennel Salad with Sumac and Mint<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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