Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Power Salad Recipe

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Color, texture, and crunch! This Moroccan inspired chickpea and quinoa power salad has it all! We’re using carrots, parsley, dates, and golden raisins to make this salad extra special! Serve as a main course or as a side!

YIELD: 6-8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

POWER SALAD:

• 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa (or ½ cup uncooked)
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• ⅓ cup chopped dates
• ⅓ cup golden raisins
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios
• 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped

HONEY-LEMON DRESSING:

• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (maple syrup or brown sugar for vegans)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS:

• POWER SALAD: Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Allow the quinoa to cool completely before tossing with the salad ingredients. Toss ingredients together.
• HONEY-LEMON DRESSING: Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small mason jar and give it a few good shakes until the dressing mixes through. Drizzle the dressing into the salad and toss the salad to combine everything. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later!
• Get full recipe >> Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Power Salad Recipe @ Little Spice Jar