Quinoa Salad with Preserved Lemon and Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad with Preserved Lemon and Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed; 1/3 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup thinly sliced preserved lemon (see Cook's Note); 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, fried in olive oil until crisp (or left uncooked); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced preserved lemon (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, fried in olive oil until crisp (or left uncooked)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

1
Combine the quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium pot and bring the water to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat so the water gently simmers.
3
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Remove the pot from the heat.
5
Let the quinoa stand, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Drain the quinoa in a sieve and let cool completely.
7
Just before serving, place the quinoa, chickpeas, preserved lemon, cranberries, cilantro, shallots, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed, 1/3 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup thinly sliced preserved lemon (see Cook's Note), 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad with Preserved Lemon and Chickpeas 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.

Quinoa Salad with Preserved Lemon and Chickpeas

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