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Curry Chickpea Quinoa Salad

A vibrant, protein-packed salad blending fluffy quinoa, spiced chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, dressed with a warm curry and maple dressing.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup cashews, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water to remove the bitter saponin coating.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa with water in a saucepan according to package instructions.
  3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and grains are tender.
  4. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
  5. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
  6. Dice the bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into uniform pieces.
  7. Halve the cherry tomatoes and coarsely chop the cilantro.
  8. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  9. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
  10. Combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced vegetables, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  11. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  12. Top with toasted cashews just before serving.

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness. Dress the salad shortly before serving to keep ingredients crisp.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 71g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chickpea salad, quinoa salad, vegetarian recipe