Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup golden raisins
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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