I so appreciate it! Cukes are also detoxifying and filled with A, B, and C to help boos immunity. The feta and fresh parsley add quite a bit of flavor so the light dressing is really all you need. The idea for this little gem actually came from one of my local health coaching clients. Lemon Juice: This super detoxifier is amazing for your hair and skin, assists the liver, may relieve indigestion and constipation, and may support healthy weight loss. Whether it’s for my meal plans, my favorite recipes or just because you want to feel good, I’m so happy you’re here. Cucumbers: These calorie free veggies are FILLED with H2O which help hydrate your body and give you that youthful glow. Quinoa: Considered a “super grain” due to it’s high protein and fiber content. Required fields are marked *, Rate this recipe I doubled the olive oil and vinegar for personal taste. Let cool. Your email address will not be published. She and I were chatting about how much we love The Daily Kitchen and Bar, a Richmond restaurant known for its cool vibe and healthy menu options. Made this today and added grilled shrimp and spring mix…delicious! Here, Eating Bird Food simply means eating a wholesome diet focused on real food — without labels. Perfection! These colorful onions have also been shown to reduce inflammation and may help protect against cancers. Whoops, you're not connected to MailChimp. Have you ever... Fries... Who doesn't love them? Love the amazing taste and nutritional qualities of quinoa? Oops! Serve over your favorite leafy greens and top with an extra drizzle of more oil and vinegar. Required fields are marked *. Your quinoa salad looks delicious, Brittany! On a cutting board, use the flat side of a large chopping knife to “smash” your chickpeas then run your chopping knife through smashed chickpeas once. It’s one of my favorite healthy restaurants in Richmond. If you make this quinoa chickpea salad be sure to leave a comment and a rating for the recipe below. It is light and flavorful – perfect for spring or summer weather. If you pack it for lunch, I’d probably just bring along extra oil and vinegar in case the quinoa soaks up all the dressing and you want to add a splash right before digging in. In a separate mixing bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, EVOO, red wine vinegar, freshly chopped dill and mint, and a few turns of your salt and pepper grinders. Also, you can checkout my roundup of other quinoa salad recipes. Remove chickpeas from can and rinse until water runs clear. How to make "Gluten-Free", "Grain-Free", "Paleo-Friendly", "Primally-Inspired", "(Insert other buzz word here)" oat-free granola in... Have you ever shopped the "Gluten Free" section of the grocery store? Isn’t The Daily Kitchen so good? I’m going to make it right now. Your email address will not be published. Copyright © 2015 Yolia theme. Created by Katie Lee and using Healthy Choice Power Dressings Creamy Italian, the salad can be a main dish, side dish and even breakfast. I can’t wait to hear what you think! Fresh Dill:  Dill is great for boosting your digestive health, it promotes healthy oral care, and may protect you against cancers and arthritis. Reduce to simmer, cover, and cook until quinoa is slightly transparent and water is fully absorbed – about 10-15 minutes. Thanks for pointing that out Swarna. A quick change of plans occurred and now you have this bowl of deliciousness to stare at. It also contains rich dietary fiber, magnesium, and folate which helps with new cell growth and brain cell communication. I had it for lunch several times last week served over a big bowl of spring mix for some extra volume. Chickpeas and quinoa are tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, … This healthy quinoa chickpea salad is loaded with veggies and makes a light and delicious lunch option that can be made ahead of time for easy lunches throughout the week. I had all intentions of posting a dessert recipe today, but then I realized that it’s only 13 days into January and I’ve already posted two snacky-type recipes (here and here) and not one salad. ★☆. Thanks so much for sharing! Meet your new favorite salad! This was really good! Make sure to tag your recreations: #eatingbirdfood.

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