Moroccan Chickpea Brown Rice Salad

Moroccan Chickpea Brown Rice Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 465.0
  • Total Fat: 22.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 190.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
  • Protein: 8.8 g

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Introduction

This is my version of Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad from the website littlespicejar.com This is my version of Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad from the website littlespicejar.com
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Salad:
    1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
    1 cup matchstick carrots
    4 large green onions, sliced--white and green parts
    1 (15 oz.) can low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    1/3 cup dates, chopped
    1/3 cup golden raisins, chopped
    1/3 cup dried Mediterranean apricots, chopped
    1/4 cup walnut pieces
    a small bunch of cilantro leaves, minded with scissors

    Dressing:
    1/2 tsp cumin, ground
    1/3 cup olive oil
    2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
    1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or agave syrup)
    1/2 tsp Morton Lite Salt 50% Less Sodium Than Table Salt
    1/8 tsp chili powder

Directions

All ingredients should be brought to room temperature if they are not. All ingredients should be pre-measured and ready to mix.

1. Mix salad ingredients together in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Pour dressing over salad ingredients; toss. Let rest 10 minutes and serve.

Serving Size: makes 4 1/2 servings (1 cup each)

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