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quinoa chickpea salad with honey mustard dressing

Quinoa Chickpea Side Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing.

Kelly Roenicke
Honey mustard quinoa chickpea salad is the perfect addition to your summer parties or barbecues.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 6
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup quinoa
  • ½ cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 ½ cups cucumber sliced
  • 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed

For the dressing:

  • 2 Tablespoons honey maple syrup or agave syrup if vegan
  • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice or orange juice, or vinegar
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  • Put the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
  • Place the quinoa and all the vegetables in a large bowl and add the dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 197mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
Keyword picnic food
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