Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

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  • YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 5 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 20 MINS

Easy and amazingly refreshing, this recipe has a nutty, savory flavor that’s so delicious. It can be eaten alone, or mixed with chicken or shrimp, and it can be served for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa*
  • 15-ounce chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Basic Dressing, plus more for tossing
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
  • 4-6 cups baby spinach, watercress, lettuce or arugula

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa** according to directions.
  2. Mix quinoa, chickpeas, and scallions, and parsley together. Add Basic Dressing, Kosher salt, and pepper; mix well. If making ahead, chill mixture, but let it come to room temperature again before serving.
  3. Top fresh greens with chickpea and quinoa mixture and toss with additional Basic Dressing to taste.
  4. Sprinkle with additional Kosher salt to taste and a few good cranks of freshly ground pepper.

Notes

* One cup of dry quinoa equals 3 cups cooked.

** I like to prepare quinoa using vegetable or chicken stock.