Quinoa chickpea salad with sun-dried tomatoes

Gluten free

Dairy free

Vegetarian

Quinoa chickpea salad with sun-dried tomatoes

Name: Quinoa chickpea salad with sun-dried tomatoes
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 43 g raw cashews; 40.4 g dried cherries; 300 g dried garbanzo beans *1; 0.5 tsps dried thyme; 0.5 tsps ground cumin; 1.5 Tbsps runny honey; 1 orange juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 340 g quinoa; 2 tsps red wine vinegar; 6 servings sea salt; 55 g dried tomatoes; 0.5 tsps turmeric

A gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian side dish, this Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dried Cherries is a flavorful option to try. This dish is rich in vitamins and minerals and is perfect for serving as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

raw cashews

43 g

dried cherries

40.4 g

dried garbanzo beans *1

300 g

dried thyme

0.5 tsps

ground cumin

0.5 tsps

runny honey

1.5 Tbsps

orange juice

olive oil

2 Tbsps

quinoa

340 g

red wine vinegar

2 tsps

sea salt

6 servings

dried tomatoes

55 g

turmeric

0.5 tsps

Method

Rinse the quinoa and soak for 8 hours or overnight in 2 cups of water. Rinse the chickpeas and soak for 8 hours or overnight in several inches of water.Rinse the chickpeas and transfer to a small saucepan. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until buttery soft.While the chickpeas are cooking, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain and chop. Meanwhile, bring the quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and wait 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.Meanwhile, toast the cashews in a dry unoiled skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat, tossing or stirring frequently, for 10 minutes until browned.
Transfer the chickpeas, quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews and dried cherries to a large mixing bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Stir to combine and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition:

538 kcal

Carbs

84 g

Fat

14 g

Protein

20 g

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