Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk well.
  2. 2Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to mix.
  4. 4Re-whisk the dressing and pour over the salad. Toss until well coated

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.75 teaspoon fine salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 0.33 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • Make quinoa and dressing up to 3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator.
  • If you are sensitive to the sharp bite of a red onion, soak in cold water for 10 minutes, drain then add to the salad.
  • To prevent pistachios from losing their crunch, add just before serving.
  • 3/4 cups dry quinoa makes about 2 cups cooked