Quinoa Chickpea And Avocado Salad Recipes

QUINOA CHICKPEA AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except for avocado and cucumber, season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, add cucumber and avocado.

QUINOA, AVOCADO & CHICKPEA SALAD OVER MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and separate the grains; let cool for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle salt over garlic on a cutting board. Mash the garlic with the side of a spoon until a paste forms. Scrape into a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Transfer 3 Tbsp. of the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.
• Add chickpeas, carrot, and avocado to the bowl with the remaining dressing; gently toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add the quinoa and gently toss to coat.
• Place greens in a large bowl and toss with the reserved 3 Tbsp. dressing. Divide the greens between 2 plates and top with the quinoa mixture.

QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Soak the quinoa in enough cold water, stir and let it soak for 15 minutes. Strain and rinse it under cold water. Put the quinoa in a small pot and add 300ml (1.5 cup) of cold water. Bring to boil and cook over very low flame for 15 minutes. It should just simmer. Stir it occasionaly to prevent the content from sticking to the pot and burning. All the water will eventualy absorb/evaporate. When it's done, fluff it with a fork, put it in a large bowl and let it cool down. You can even put it in a fridge for a while.
• Cut the cherry tomatoes in quarters. Cut the green onions to thin rings, use only the green stems. Press the garlic or chop it finely.
• Strain the chickpeas and add it into the cold quinoa. Add all ingredients except for the avocado. Crumble in the feta cheese. Stir everything well to combine all the flavors together, and put the salad in a fridge for some time.
• Dice the avocado and add it to the salad right before serving so it doesn't turn brown.

QUINOA, CHICKPEA & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Directions: Combine all the ingredients except for avocado and cucumber, season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Just before serving, add cucumber and avocado.

QUINOA, PEA & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the peas in a large heatproof bowl, pour over just-boiled water, then set aside.
• Pour the lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk in some seasoning. Keep whisking as you slowly add the olive oil, followed by the mint and chives.
• Drain the peas and tip into a large serving dish. Stir in the quinoa, breaking up any clumps. Pour over the dressing, then fold in the avocado and pea shoots. Serve immediately.