Description
A vibrant salad with roasted carrots, quinoa, and chickpeas in a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
- Roast the carrots & chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, toss the diced carrots and chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread in an even layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Combine all ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, roasted carrots and chickpeas, chopped parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- Serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare ingredients separately and combine before serving.
- Vegan: Omit feta cheese and substitute maple syrup for honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: roasted carrot, quinoa, chickpea, salad, lemon dressing, healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free, mediterranean
