Name: Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup water; 0.33333334326744 cup quinoa; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt or other coarse salt; 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup rinsed no-salt-added canned chickpeas; 1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup); 0.5 avocado, diced; 1 (5 ounce) package prewashed mixed greens, such as spring mix or baby kale-spinach blend (8 cups packed)

Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens

4.8

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5 Reviews

Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.

Joyce Hendley, M.S.

Updated on July 23, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

⅔ cup water
⅓ cup quinoa
¼ teaspoon kosher salt or other coarse salt
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup rinsed no-salt-added canned chickpeas
1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup)
½ avocado, diced
1 (5 ounce) package prewashed mixed greens, such as spring mix or baby kale-spinach blend (8 cups packed)

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and separate the grains; let cool for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle salt over garlic on a cutting board. Mash the garlic with the side of a spoon until a paste forms. Scrape into a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Transfer 3 Tbsp. of the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.
Add chickpeas, carrot, and avocado to the bowl with the remaining dressing; gently toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add the quinoa and gently toss to coat.
Place greens in a large bowl and toss with the reserved 3 Tbsp. dressing. Divide the greens between 2 plates and top with the quinoa mixture.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare quinoa (Step 1) and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

501	Calories
32g	Fat
47g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 1/2 cups
Calories 501
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 13g	46%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 32g	40%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Vitamin A 7121IU	142%
Vitamin C 30mg	34%
Folate 216mcg	54%
Sodium 349mg	15%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 112mg	27%
Potassium 844mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.