Honey Mustard Quinoa Chickpea Salad.

This honey mustard quinoa chickpea salad is a perfect addition to your summer barbecues and picnics! Loads of colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing make this salad hard to resist!

Are you loving this summer weather? It’s so nice to be able to cook a simple, colorful, seasonal meal and enjoy it outside. Fresh vegetables are making more of an appearance on our table thanks to the farmer’s market. Peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and more are making our summer meals delicious and healthy!

It’s a great time of year for cold salads – green salads, pasta salads, and quinoa salads. There’s nothing like a big bowl of quinoa salad with tons of veggies and a honey mustard sauce.

This honey mustard quinoa chickpea salad is a great way to enjoy quinoa and fresh summer produce. It’s perfect served alongside grilled chicken or fish, or just keep it simple and serve it with fresh fruit and crackers.

This honey mustard quinoa chickpea salad has lots of summer vegetables – zucchini, peppers, and onions, plus it has an added boost of protein from the chickpeas. The honey mustard dressing is tangy and flavorful – the perfect accompaniment to the quinoa and veggies.

I hope this salad makes an appearance on your summer table soon!

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Honey Mustard Quinoa Chickpea Side Salad.

Honey mustard quinoa chickpea side salad is the perfect addition to your summer parties or barbecues.

Course Salad

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 300 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup sweet onion chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper diced
• 1 1/2 cups zucchini sliced
• 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed

For the dressing:

• 2 Tablespoons honey maple syrup or agave syrup if vegan
• 2 Tablespoons mustard
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside to cool.

2. Put the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Place the quinoa and all the vegetables in a large bowl and add the dressing. Toss to coat.

3. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Nutrition Facts

Honey Mustard Quinoa Chickpea Side Salad.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 197mg9%

Potassium 481mg14%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 860IU17%

Vitamin C 38.9mg47%

Calcium 57mg6%

Iron 3.4mg19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.