The Quinoa Chickpea Almond Salad with Roasted Scallion Dressing is a tasty and healthy salad that is full of protein and fresh herbs. This healthy dish has a unique smoky flavor from the roasted scallion dressing.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked. 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup almonds, sliced and toasted. 1 bunch scallions, roasted and chopped. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup cucumber, diced. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1 clove garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool. Preheat your oven to 400F 200C. Place scallions on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 10-15 minutes until slightly charred. Remove and chop them. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, almonds, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted scallions, parsley, and mint. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve the Quinoa Chickpea Almond Salad with Roasted Scallion Dressing chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Sara JS Wuitchik
