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Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Vegetables

Cultural Context

Quinoa salad, often associated with Mediterranean cuisine, showcases the nutritious grain quinoa alongside protein-rich chickpeas and fresh vegetables. This dish is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and health benefits, making it a popular choice for light lunches or as a side dish. In recent years, quinoa salads have gained global popularity, with countless variations emerging that incorporate local ingredients and flavors.

MediterraneanUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 cup red onions, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 can (15 oz) boiled chickpeas, drained
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup quinoa
1 English cucumber, diced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro adds a nutty flavor and is often less expensive than quinoa.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being versatile and cost-effective.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a great source of protein and can be cheaper than canned chickpeas.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions offer a milder flavor and can be less expensive.

1

Preheat a pan and add grapeseed oil.

2

Add red onions, celery, and garlic to the pan and cook for about 2.5 minutes.

3

Add green onions and shredded carrots to the pan.

4

Add washed boiled chickpeas, black pepper, vegetable seasoning, turmeric, and cumin. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.

5

In boiling water, add quinoa and allow it to cook until reduced.

6

In a clean bowl, add cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced English cucumbers, diced tomatoes, red onions, half of a medium green bell pepper, red bell pepper, parsley, and green onions. Mix well.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

potbowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Chickpea Quinoa SaladMediterranean Quinoa Salad

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