GARBANZO BEAN AND QUINOA SALAD

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This salad uses quinoa, which gives a nice texture and mild nutty flavor to the dish. Best served chilled, this salad is wonderful for picnics.

Provided by Magpie

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup mint leaves, chopped
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the quinoa into a large bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
  • Stir the garbanzo beans, cranberries, raisins, almonds, mint, coriander, cumin, and olive oil into the quinoa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 112.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

Polly Vivien Mwangi
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This salad was really easy to make and it was really delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ricky Rhicch
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This salad was a great find! It's packed with protein and it's really delicious.


Sapnur Begom
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This salad was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the garbanzo beans and quinoa, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Kathrien Meek
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover garbanzo beans and quinoa.


Bad Boi
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or a more flavorful dressing.


Kartike Kumar
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This salad was really refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of the garbanzo beans, quinoa, and vegetables.


Joseph Granados
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I'm not a big fan of garbanzo beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The quinoa and vegetables were a great addition.


Sudhair Ali
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it would be better if you used less salt in the dressing.


Shafiq Sharif
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This salad was a great find! It's packed with protein and it's really delicious.


Cake Kanticha
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Kamogelo Diamond
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover garbanzo beans and quinoa. It was quick and easy to make, and it was really tasty.


Krishna xdy
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Tabligh Media96
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I've never had garbanzo bean salad before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Mariam Abdelsalam
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This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but I still liked it. I think it would be great for people who like spicy food.


Linus Ubena
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The garbanzo beans and vegetables were a great combination.


AHMAD MADNi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Sherif Sani
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Leroy Barfield
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious.


funtime 101
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of garbanzo beans, quinoa, and fresh vegetables. The dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together.