Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint
This chilled quinoa salad combines fluffy grains and garbanzo beans with sweet dried cranberries and golden raisins, crunchy sliced almonds, and fresh mint. Coriander, cumin, and olive oil add warm, fragrant seasoning to the mild nutty base, making it a refreshing choice for picnics, lunches, or make-ahead gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 87 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold.
- 2
Stir the garbanzo beans, cranberries, raisins, almonds, mint, coriander, cumin, and olive oil into the quinoa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 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 13%
- Protein 8.08 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 43.81 g 16%
- Total Fat 7.26 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.52 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 43.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 6.91 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 15.34 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 57.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 260.74 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 10.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.33 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint is an American side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Pepper, Dried Cranberry, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 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 an American salad recipe made with 15 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 Almonds, Black Pepper, Dried Cranberry, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Mint. The full list of 15 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 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint healthy?
- Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Mint has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 263.17 calories and 8.08 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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