Ingredients
- Za’atar Ingredients (or purchase from Abdal's Gourmet Catering)
 - ½ tbsp sumac
 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
 - 1 tbsp dried thyme
 - ½ tsp salt
 - Salad Ingredients:
 - 1 cup quinoa
 - ½ cup flat leaf parsley
 - 2 tbsp chives
 - 1 lemon
 - ¼ cup dates
 - ½ cup walnuts (Hazelnut Estate)
 - Salt
 - Pepper
 - 2 -3 celery sticks depending on size (Ettrick Gardens, Oamaru Organics)
 
Vendors
Celery and Za’atar Quinoa Salad
        Method
- For the Za’atar, toast the sesame seeds and then mix together with the remaining ingredients
 - For the salad, cook the quinoa according to instructions on the packet, once cooked set aside to cool
 - Toast the walnuts
 - Cut the celery into thin slices and place into a large bowl
 - Finely chop the parsley and add to bowl Zest the lemon, finely chop the chives and dice the dates
 - Add all to the bowl along with the quinoa Add the za’atar, chopped walnuts, juice of half of lemon and mix everything together
 - Check the seasoning and add more if needed
 - The other half of the lemon juice can also be added if needed