Savory Sweet Quinoa Chickpea Salad

by Brandie

Savory Sweet Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Quinoa and Chickpea Fresh Fruit Salad

 

This salad is so good even though the recipe says it serves 4 people it’s possible to eat this on your own!…. If you have the will power. BUT it’s very filling so you won’t need to eat it all …even still you will definitely want to!

The savory greens, red peppers, and Kalamata olives.

Savory Sweet Quinoa Garbanzo Bean Salad kalamata olives

I really like to get my protein so I’m using both Quinoa and Chickpeas. But one or the other will do just fine if you want an even lighter salad.

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Not So Secret tip #1 

Boiling your quinoa in a vegetable or chicken broth gives it 110% more flavor!

DELIIIISSSHHH

 

 

Here are the sweet fruit additions: craisins and mandarin oranges. These add juicy flavors and a refreshing taste!

Savory Sweet Quinoa Garbanzo Bean Salad craisins

Goat cheese is creamy and slightly sweet making it the perfect cheese for this salad! It brings together all the wonderful flavors in this food creation.

Mix it all together. Top with crumbled goat cheese and chives. You get a salad bursting with delicious flavor.

Savory Sweet Quinoa Chickpea Salad large final

I LOVE LOVE LOVVEEE this salad! It’s good as a side, snack, or main dish!

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17 comments

Shawn February 12, 2016 - 1:07 pm

It was great a new tasty salad

Brandie February 12, 2016 - 3:50 pm

Yay! I love it and it really is super easy to make!!

mevsallofayll February 12, 2016 - 3:32 pm

This would be great with Candied Walnuts. A little extra crunch. Just adding my favorite thing to your awesome salad. 🙂

Brandie February 12, 2016 - 3:50 pm

Omg! I absolutely love that idea!! I will definitely try that very soon!

Shardae February 12, 2016 - 3:39 pm

That’s good delicious!!! I’m definitely going to have to try this

Brandie February 12, 2016 - 3:40 pm

Ahhh yes! You should it’s amazing!

Ariel February 14, 2016 - 7:18 pm

Wow this makes me want to eat something healthy I love the pictures!

Brandie February 14, 2016 - 7:25 pm

Thank you! I hope you do try it! And let me know how it is 😁

Nicole February 15, 2016 - 2:10 pm

Yes I agree I love this! All the ingredients I have so I think I’m going to make this.

Brandie February 16, 2016 - 12:59 am

Yess let me know how you like

Damon Thom's February 15, 2016 - 2:15 pm

Great after school snack for kids!

Brandie February 16, 2016 - 1:04 am

Yes it would be! Great idea!

James February 16, 2016 - 12:36 am

I would have never thought of combining these ingredients but I tried it and wow! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’ll be back for more!

Brandie February 16, 2016 - 1:06 am

Yes I’m happy to share! And even happier that you liked it!

Tillie March 11, 2016 - 6:36 am

OMGOSH with the chickpeas and quinoa protein protein! love it have got to try it

Brandie March 11, 2016 - 6:46 am

Yes you can use it as a meal prep too that’s what I did! It will last for about 4 days in the fridge. Just don’t add the cheese until you are about to eat it for the day.

Tillie March 12, 2016 - 5:47 am

Okay sounds good

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