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Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad
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30 Minute Moroccan-Inspired Carrot & Chickpea Salad

This wholesome quinoa salad with grated carrot, chickpeas and arugula takes just 30 minutes to make. It’s packed with fresh, flavourful ingredients and is a terrific vegan chickpea salad to enjoy for lunch or dinner. Finish by drizzling with my homemade citrusy and spiced Moroccan dressing, and enjoy!
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine gluten-free, moroccan, refined-sugar free, soy-free, vegan
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 384kcal
Author Hannah Sunderani

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
  • 1 shallot small, minced
  • 1 cup carrots grated (about 1 large carrot)
  • 1 can chickpeas (14 fl oz/400 ml)
  • 2.5 oz arugula (70 g/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup mint tightly packed and chopped
  • 4 Medjool dates pitted and chopped

Moroccan Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • pinch chili flakes
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Instructions

  • In a saucepan combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook quinoa for 12-15 minutes. Fluff with a spoon and cover with tea towel. Let cool.
  • Toast almonds in a skillet on medium heat, stirring often until fragrant and golden browned (approx. 8-10 mins). Remove from heat.
  • Prepare dressing in a small bowl by whisking together oil, lemon juice, orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, coriander, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine quinoa, chopped shallot, grated carrot, chickpeas, arugula, chopped mint and dates and toasted almonds. Pour over dressing and toss to combine

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Notes

Salad will keep in fridge for up to 3 days. 
To speed the quinoa cooling process, spread cooked quinoa into shallow bowl. This will allow for the steam to release faster. 
Nutrition information is a rough estimate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4033IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg