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Chickpea Quinoa Salad with Peaches

Venelina Dove M.D.
This healthy nutrient-packed Chickpea Quinoa Salad is perfect for lunch or side dish. It is nutritious, filling and comes together in less than 20 mins.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Healthy Oil-Free Vegan Salads
Cuisine European
Servings 2
Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the Quinoa Salad

  • ½ cup (90 g) dry quinoa, dry or approx. 2 cups cooked
  • 1 cup (140 g) chickpeas, canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 small avocado, chopped
  • 2 peaches, chopped
  • ⅓ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

For the Dressing

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, add quinoa and 1 cup (240 ml) water, bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a simmer for 12 mins. When it is ready, allow to cool for a while.
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  • Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. You can also chop the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, peaches, and dill.
  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl - cooked and cooled quinoa, chickpeas, chopped veggies, dill, and peaches. Sprinkle nutritional yeast and pour dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can cook the quinoa in advance or use leftover quinoa and then assemble the salad in no time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1PortionCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 31mgFiber: 18gSugar: 24g
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