Quinoa and chickpea salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 357.0
  • Total Fat: 12.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 440.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
  • Protein: 10.9 g

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Introduction

Healthy and nutritious salad that keeps you full Healthy and nutritious salad that keeps you full
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 serving great value organic white quinoa (1/4 c dry)
    2 serving Bushs garbanzo beans 1/2 cup (by HEADSTRONG)
    2 serving Red Bell Pepper (one medium pepper)
    1 serving Small Tomatoes
    .5 serving english cucumber - 1 whole (by TINAT51796)
    0.25 cup Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins)
    4 serving Kalamata Purple Olives (5 olives per serving) (by SEPLIBRA)
    Dressig:
    6 tsp Lemon Juice 'Real Lemon' 100% juice
    2 1tsp Olive Oil
    8 serving Garlic, cooked (1 clove / serving)
    1 tbsp Tahini
    1 tsp Soy Sauce
    .25 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

Pre-heat the oven to 200 C/390 F. Cut the top off the head of garlic, and place it on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.

Meanwhile, add the cut veggies, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and cranberries in a large bowl.

Mash the roasted garlic in a small bowl with a fork, add the rest of the dressing ingredients. Stir to combine.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top with the toasted almonds and enjoy!

Serving Size: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KCHAUVIN9.