Author: Victoria Aly
Time for reading: ~1
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Learn how to cook "Spring spinach salad with quinoa and chickpeas". Delicious recipe.
Required products :
3/4 teaspoon quinoa
2 teaspoons spinach leaves
canned chickpeas to taste
200 grams of cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)
1 - 2 fresh cucumbers (diced)
a handful of fresh mint leaves
100 grams of shredded cheese (feta type or optional)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Method of preparation :
Wash the quinoa well, changing the water several times and rubbing the nipples between your palms. Then boil in salted water for 15 minutes (the liquid level should be about 3 inches above the nipples) and drain the water.
Take a salad bowl or other suitable container in which to mix sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas.
Add the mint and spinach leaves, half of the shredded cheese. Finally, pour in the chilled quinoa beans. Mix all products.
In a small bowl, combine the red pepper with the vinegar, gradually pour in the olive oil, beating constantly with a wire whisk.
Season the salad with the resulting dressing, season with salt and pepper and garnish with the remaining cheese.
Enjoy your meal!