Moroccan Chickpea Salad
Moroccan Chickpea Salad with Carrots, Quinoa, and Feta. This light, bright, healthy salad recipe is filled with Moroccan spices, exotic flavors, and fresh ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans reduced-sodium chickpeas ((15 ounce cans), rinsed and drained)
- 3 cups grated carrots (pregrated or freshly grated from about 4 large/medium carrots, about 10 ounces)
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1/3 cup toasted pistachios (almonds, or pumpkin seeds (pepitas))
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta (omit to make vegan)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins ( or chopped dried dates)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Steps
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In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package directions.
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While the quinoa cooks, place the chickpeas and carrots in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl or measuring cup (my favorite for easy pouring), whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, maple syrup, chili powder, salt, and cinnamon. Taste and adjust as desired.
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Once the quinoa has finished cooking, fluff with a fork, then add to the serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the top, just until it is moistened, then stir to combine. Add the arugula (see recipe note if not eating all of the salad within a day or so) and stir again, adding a bit more dressing as desired. Sprinkle with the pistachios, feta, raisins, and mint. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
π° Cost Estimate
π Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncooked quinoa | 0.6666666666666666 cup | - | - |
| cans reduced-sodium chickpeas | 2 | - | - |
| grated carrots | 3 cups | - | - |
| baby arugula | 5 ounces | Rp 16.000/kg | Rp 8.000 |
| toasted pistachios | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| crumbled feta | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| golden raisins | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh mint | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| freshly squeezed lemon juice | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| Dijon mustard | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| maple syrup | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground chili powder | 0.75 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 300 |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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