Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Salad- a healthy and flavorful dish made with cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes and tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
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This salad can be served either cold or at room temperature, and is a great option for a quick and easy lunch, a picnic or a potluck. It is high in protein, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, making it a filling and nutritious meal.
How healthy is quinoa?
Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is high in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. The following is the nutritional information per 100g serving:
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 2.6g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Vitamins: folate, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6
- Minerals: phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron.
In addition to being a great source of nutrients, quinoa is also gluten-free and a good alternative to traditional grains for those who have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. It is also a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to stews to baked goods.
Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Ingredients needed:
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Add quinoa to a pot with 1 cup of vegetable broth and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
The chickpeas can either be cooked in an air fryer or roasted in the oven.
In the air fryer: Rinse and drain 1 can of chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally, until crispy.
In the oven: Rinse and drain 1 can of chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until crispy.
Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas and chopped veggies to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Dress the salad and enjoy!
Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
For the lemon vinaigrette:
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add quinoa to a pot with 1 cup of vegetable broth and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- The chickpeas can either be cooked in an air fryer or roasted in the oven.In the air fryer: Rinse and drain 1 can of chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally, until crispy.In the oven: Rinse and drain 1 can of chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until crispy.
- Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas and chopped veggies to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Dress the salad and enjoy!
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