Looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe that's easy to make? This Moroccan-style quinoa and chickpea salad is the perfect choice. It's packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, making it a satisfying meal that will keep you feeling full and energized all day long.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To make this salad, start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool to room temperature.In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced bell peppers, diced onion, chopped parsley, chopped mint, raisins, and slivered almonds.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
This salad can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's perfect for meal prep or for taking to work for lunch.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Moroccan-style quinoa and chickpea salad!
