MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, BLACK BEANS, QUINOA AND A LEMON-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, BLACK BEANS, QUINOA AND A LEMON-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

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MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, BLACK BEANS, QUINOA AND A LEMON-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
Serves 6-8
By author Margaret @ The Right Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • zest of one lemon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa ((follow package directions))
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
  • 1 Medium red bell pepper (small dice)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients (first 10 ingredients) in a small bowl and whisk well. Toss all salad ingredients ( next 7 ingredients) in a large bowl. Add about 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette to the salad bowl and toss well. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Reserve any extra vinaigrette. Can be made ahead and refrigerated….let the salad warm up a bit at room temperature, toss and taste for seasonings before serving.
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