Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint balances nutty quinoa with tender chickpeas, bright mint, and a hint of warm coriander and cumin. Sweet pops of dried cranberries and golden raisins meet crunchy sliced almonds, creating a refreshing, textural side that’s perfect chilled for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate until cold.
- 4
Stir the garbanzo beans, cranberries, raisins, almonds, mint, coriander, cumin, and olive oil into the quinoa.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 263.17 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.12 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.54 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.87 mg Low Source
- Sodium 71.29 mg Low Source
- Fiber 6.84 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.25 g High
- Added Sugar 2.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 52.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate
- Potassium 245.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.19 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint is a Moroccan side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Cranberry, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garbanzo Beans, and Golden Raisin. Each serving provides about 263.17 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint?
- It is a Moroccan salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Cranberry, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garbanzo Beans, Golden Raisin, Ground Coriander. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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