QUINOA & CHICKPEA SALAD

Quinoa & Chickpea Salad image

Provided by Patty H

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