HEARTY QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Hearty Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas image

Provided by cviega

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup quinoa
1 cup water
1 pinch salt
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 finely chopped spring onions, or more to taste
1 large carrot, thinly sliced or coarsely shredded
½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes
⅛ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Steps:

Combine water, quinoa, and salt in a small saucepan over medium high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine chickpeas, onions, carrot, parsley, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add quinoa and mix until blended. Add remaining 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, as desired for taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 340.4 mg, Sugar 3 g