Dinner Tonight: Quinoa, Chickpea, And Spinach Salad With Smoked Paprika Dressing Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Quinoa, Chickpea, And Spinach Salad With Smoked Paprika Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa (about 10 ounces), rinsed and drained; 4 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 (16-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 3/4 cups cucumbers, chopped into 1/3-inch cubes; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (about 7 ounces); 1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar; 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/2 cup olive oil; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa (about 10 ounces), rinsed and drained
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 (16-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups cucumbers, chopped into 1/3-inch cubes
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (about 7 ounces)
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and black pepper

1
Pour the quinoa into a large pot. Top with enough water to cover by an inch, and season with a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Carefully drain quinoa. Spread out on large baking sheet and let cool for a few minutes.
2
Combine the spinach leaves, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, and half of the feta in a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa and toss well.
3
Whisk together the vinegar and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve with some more crumbled feta on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

625

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups quinoa (about 10 ounces), rinsed and drained, 4 cups baby spinach leaves, 2 (16-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 3/4 cups cucumbers, chopped into 1/3-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Quinoa, Chickpea, And Spinach Salad With Smoked Paprika Dressing Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dinner Tonight: Quinoa, Chickpea, And Spinach Salad With Smoked Paprika Dressing Recipe

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions