Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dried Cherries

Name: Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dried Cherries
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw cashews, chopped or left whole; 1/3 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 14 oz can); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 medium orange, juiced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup dried quinoa (2 cups cooked); 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian side dish? Quinoan and Chickpea Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dried Cherries could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.87 per serving.

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Cook time

45 min

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Servings

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Ingredients

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Nutrition

per serving

539 kcal

Calories

21 g

Protein

15 g

Fat

84 g

Carbs

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Estimated cost~€6.40 · ~€1.05/serving

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Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
Transfer the chickpeas, quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews and dried cherries to a large mixing bowl.
4
Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Stir to combine and serve at room temperature or chilled.