Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens 4.8 (6) 5 Reviews Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe. By Joyce Hendley, M.S. Joyce Hendley, M.S. Twitter Joyce Hendley has been writing about food and health for nearly 3 decades. Her recipes and writing are informed by sound nutrition principles, and honor the nourishing wisdom of home cooks all over the world. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 23, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 2 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 501 Calories 32g Fat 47g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved