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Roasted Carrot, Quinoa, and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

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A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted carrots, quinoa, and chickpeas, topped with a zesty lemon dressing that brings out the flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water; cook in a saucepan with water for about 15 minutes.
  3. Roast the Carrots: Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Chickpeas Time: Drain and rinse chickpeas, roast with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 20 minutes.
  5. Make the Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, roasted carrots, chickpeas, parsley, mint, and feta; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  7. Fill Your Senses: Enjoy the vibrant colors and aromas of your salad.

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; store components separately to keep flavors fresh. Experiment with herbs and spices to suit your taste.

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Keywords: salad, quinoa, roasted carrots, chickpeas, vegan, healthy, Mediterranean

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