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Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Tahini

Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Tahini

If you are looking for a balanced vegetarian meal that is easy to make but full of flavor, then I recommend this earthy, yet tangy chickpea and quinoa salad that I made the other day when my preference was to curl up on the couch with a fat history book instead of going on an extended culinary journey in the kitchen. You may wish to serve it with this refreshing Miso, Seaweed and Mushroom soup.


Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon and TahiniChickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Tahini
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Published on June 3, 2009

Simple, nourishing and flavorful chickpea and quinoa salad with a tangy tahini and lemon dressing

Preparation: 10 minutes

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Salad:
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dried)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (1/2 cup dried or 1 14 oz can)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed
  • juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions:

  • Toss the cooked quinoa, chickpeas and parsley together in a salad bowl.

  • For the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and toss.

Makes 4 servings

Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Tahini

Other ideas for tahini:
Millet and Brown Rice with Tahini and Tamari
Olive Hummus
Chickpeas and Bechamel Sauce
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24 comments:

  1. Preeti SinghJune 3, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Full of protein salad....looks very healthy and different...innovative recipe Lisa.

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  2. Red ChilliesJune 3, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Even after reading so much about quinoa, I have still not ventured trying anyting with it. I liked this salad idea.
    Last weekend, the library had a Book sale and we got a History enclyopedia for paltry $3.

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  3. SuparnaJune 4, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    hi lisa,
    looks pleasing, there is a certain freshness to the salad :)

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  4. Renus KitchenJune 4, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    have never tried Quinoa....how does it taste??

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  5. IvyJune 4, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    This sounds like hoummous with quinoa and I love hoummous.

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  6. ParitaJune 4, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Healthy and delicious salad...we often get quinoa salads in cafeteria and i quite like them..will try combination when making at home :)

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  7. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Wow..Quinoa salad, very refreshing and healthy, innovative recipe.

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  8. GarthJune 4, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Interesting! I'll have to give this a shot.

    Why soak the quinoa? I've made it a couple of times and the first time I forgot to rinse it (whew, that was a mistake that I haven't made again). But I've never heard of soaking it? Does it change the texture?

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  9. Lisa TurnerJune 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Doobie;

    Quinoa contains phytates and enzyme inhibitors that are broken down during the soaking process. The phytates, combined with minerals, are not absorbed in the digestive track. This is also the reason I soak millet, oats and certain other grains.

    Renu;

    Quinoa has a rather nutty taste. It's light and fluffy and takes on the flavours of what it is cooked with nicely.

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  10. Gattina CheungJune 4, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    me neither, haven't tried quinoa... ok, your recipe is super-tempting, got to get a bag tomorrow!

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  11. PoojaJune 4, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Protein packed quinoa salad! Have never tried quinoa before! I love ur recipes. Always I get to learn something new from each of your posts!

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  12. Ramya VijaykumarJune 4, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I have just had this salad once sounds so great and the lemon and tahini to the salad sounds so provoking!!!

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  13. SomaJune 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I have not had Quinoa yet.. but this salad sounds beautiful even if I used anything else..

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  14. Lena JayadevJune 5, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    innovative recipe Lisa....Full of protein salad....looks very healthy and different...wonderful snap.. :)

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  15. eatme_deliciousJune 5, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    This looks like the perfect summer dinner! All I've been wanting to eat for dinner recently are cold salads like this.

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  16. Johanna GGGJune 5, 2009 at 2:29 AM

    I had the same thought as ivy - hummous and quinoa - yum!

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  17. lubnakarim06June 5, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    Oh wow what an finger licking dish,,,,,Looks yum...

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  18. Alisa@FoodistaJune 5, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Hi Lisa,its my first visit here and this looks like a great twist to make with my favorite hummus ingredients, and lots of great recipes too! Im so glad I found your site. Hope you wont mind,I'd love to guide our readers to your site, just add this foodista widget to this post and it's all set to go, Thanks!

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  19. Matt (No Meat Athlete)June 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Looks great. Quinoa is such a nutritious food, which is very important when you're training for endurance sports. Usually it's a little bland for me, but this looks like a great way to spice it up!

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  20. FoodShoutOutJune 5, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    You have some great recipes on your site and it would be great if you could share them at FoodShoutOut.com
    FoodShoutOut.com is a place for people to discover and share great indian recipes from anywhere on the web. From the biggest online destinations to the most obscure blog, FoodShoutOut.com surfaces the best stuff as voted on by users.

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  21. Lori LynnJune 5, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    That dressing sounds excellent, I might try it over tofu.

    Thanks again for participating in MLLA, the round up will post on Sunday.
    LL

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  22. Indian KhanaJune 5, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Looks gud..myself never tried quinoa...this is very tempting

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  23. DKJune 5, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Quinoa has become almost a staple during my quick fix lunches! I am always on a rampage for different recipes. This is perfect. Will make it during the week - thanks Lisa :)

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  24. test it commJune 6, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Nice salad! The lemon and tahini dressing combo really works!

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