QUINOA & CHICKPEA SALAD

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Make and share this Quinoa & Chickpea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Patty H

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups chickpeas
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup black olives (optional)
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes or 1/4 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup small onion or 1/4 cup green onion
1/4 cup yellow pepper
1/4 cup red pepper
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup salad greens or 1 cup spinach
1 -2 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Boil water, add quinoa, cover and simmer x15 min or till h2o absorbed. Let cool.
  • Mix together all remaining ingredients except salad greens.Toss.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients.Add greens and pour dressing over just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.9, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 287.8, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 7.7

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