Indian Quinoa Salad

Name: Indian Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 quinoa; 1 can canned chickpeas; 200 g mixed greens; 1 cup red onion; 1 cup cucumber; 2 cup tomato; 1 cup red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons mango chutney; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons ghee or vegan oil; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; to taste salt; 1 handful fresh cilantro

Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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A flavorful and nutritious salad blending the warmth of India with the wholesome goodness of quinoa.

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Ingredients

Servings:

400quinoa
1 cancanned chickpeas
200 gmixed greens
237 mlred onion
237 mlcucumber
473 mltomato
237 mlred bell pepper
2 tablespoonsmango chutney
2 tablespoonslime juice
2 tablespoonsghee or vegan oil
1 teaspoongaram masala
1 teaspooncumin powder
to tastesalt
1 handfulfresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and cook according to package instructions.
Tip: Use a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, mixed greens, red onion, cucumber, tomato, and red bell pepper.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mango chutney, lime juice, ghee or vegan oil, garam masala, and cumin powder.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
Tip: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5
Just before serving, sprinkle the salt and fresh cilantro over the salad.
Tip: Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
6
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tip: Perfect for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.

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