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Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Christy J. Apr. 20, 2025

“Quinoa salad with chickpeas kale carrots celery craisins and cabbage”

Prep 15 minutesCook 15 minutesEasyServes 4
CB

Coach Belle

“Great effort Christy! Youve hit your weekly target of incorporating proteins or fiber-rich snacks into your meals. Your quinoa salad with chickpeas kale carrots celery craisins and cabbage sounds like a delicious and nutritious choice. Its wonderful to see you taking such positive steps towards your health goals. I hope you continue to find joy in creating these healthy meals.”

Instructions

  • 1.

    1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Typically, this involves boiling 2 cups of water, adding 1 cup of quinoa, and simmering for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.

  • 2.

    2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, kale, carrots, celery, red cabbage, craisins, and parsley.

  • 3.

    3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  • 4.

    4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients.

  • 5.

    5. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2.

    1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 3.

    2 cups kale, chopped

  • 4.

    1 cup carrots, shredded

  • 5.

    1 cup celery, diced

  • 6.

    1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded

  • 7.

    1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)

  • 8.

    1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 9.

    2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 10.

    2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 11.

    Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • calories

    250

  • fat

    8

  • saturates

    1

  • carbohydrates

    40

  • fibers

    8

  • sugar

    6

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    10

Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

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2 comments
  • CJ

    Christy J.Author

    "Quinoa salad with chickpeas kale carrots celery craisins and cabbage"

  • CB

    Coach Belle

    "Great effort Christy! Youve hit your weekly target of incorporating proteins or fiber-rich snacks into your meals. Your quinoa salad with chickpeas kale carrots celery craisins and cabbage sounds like a delicious and nutritious choice. Its wonderful to see you taking such positive steps towards your health goals. I hope you continue to find joy in creating these healthy meals."