Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 15 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

This salad uses quinoa, which gives a nice texture and mild nutty flavor to the dish. Best served chilled, this salad is wonderful for picnics.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa

• 2 cups water

• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 1/2 cup golden raisins

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds

• 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped

• 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the quinoa into a large bowl, and refrigerate until cold.

2 Stir the garbanzo beans, cranberries, raisins, almonds, mint, coriander, cumin, and olive oil into the quinoa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.