Tex-Mex Quinoa and Chickpea Salad
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By Anonymous Vermouth
Tex-Mex Quinoa and Chickpea Salad
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:20min
The vibrant, nutrient-dense style. It holds up beautifully in the fridge for up to four days
Updated at: Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:59:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories530.9 kcal (27%)
Total Fat20 g (29%)
Carbs73.2 g (28%)
Sugars7.4 g (8%)
Protein18.9 g (38%)
Sodium872.4 mg (44%)
Fiber16.2 g (58%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
The Salad Base
1 cupquinoa
1can chickpeas
1can black beans
1 CupCorn frozen
1red bell pepper
⅓ cupred onion
½ cupfresh cilantro
hemp seeds
The Honey-Lime Dressing
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the Quinoa: Boil quinoa in broth. Cover, simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let it cool completely.
Step 2
Prep the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Assemble: Combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, corn, peppers, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Step 4
Toss: Pour dressing over the salad. Toss well to coat.
Step 5
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavours meld.
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