Is quinoa salad good for you?

Yes! This quinoa salad is very healthy and good for you. Each serving has 7 grams of fibre and 10 grams of protein.

Is quinoa salad eaten hot or cold?

While quinoa can be eaten hot or cold, this quinoa salad is meant to be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

Is this salad gluten-free?

Yes! Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and is the perfect ingredient to use in a gluten-free salad!

Can I freeze quinoa salad?

No. I don't recommend trying to freeze this salad as it will become mushy.

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Name: Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked); 1 cup chickpeas; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 small garlic clove, minced; salt and pepper to taste

Description

An easy quinoa chickpea salad ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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Quinoa salad

2 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked)
1 cup chickpeas
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Lemon olive oil vinaigrette

3 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Mix all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
Mix the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small jar or bowl.
Pour half the dressing onto the salad and mix. Taste and add more dressing as needed for your personal taste.

Notes

Let the quinoa cool before adding it to the salad.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 10g