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)
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
