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In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make a nutritious quinoa salad with crispy chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade dressing that takes the flavor to another level.
📝 This recipe features:
• High-protein ingredients
• Fiber-rich quinoa and vegetables
• Healthy carbs for balanced nutrition
• Crispy air-fried chickpeas
• Creamy homemade salad dressing
• Easy meal prep idea
If you’re looking for a healthy quinoa salad that’s actually filling and delicious, this recipe is for you 👍.
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🥬 Ingredients:
Here’s everything you need to make this delicious and nutritious salad:
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🥗 Salad:
White quinoa – 1 cup.
Water – 1.5 cups.
Roughly chopped spring mix – 2 cups.
Chopped tomatoes – 1 cup.
Chopped cucumbers – 1 cup.
Chopped mushrooms – 1.5 cups.
Diced carrots – ½ cup.
Corn – ½ cup.
Chopped pickles – ½ cup.
Grilled chicken breast, Chopped – 1 cup.
Spices (to taste): black pepper, garlic powder, salt.
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🍋🟩 Dressing:
Egg – 1.
Lime – 1.
Greek yogurt – ½ cup.
Olive oil – 1 tablespoon.
Dried herbs (to taste): oregano, dill, mint.
Spices (to taste): thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, salt.
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🧀 Garnish:
Chickpeas – ½ cup.
Parmesan cheese – 1 tablespoon.
Pumpkin seeds – 1 tablespoon.
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📜 Steps:
1. Cook the quinoa until the water is fully absorbed and let it cool. 📽️ 00:48
2. Cook the chickpeas, season them, and air fry at 🔥 375°F (190°C) for ⏱️ 12 to 15 minutes until crispy and golden. 📽️ 00:59
3. Boil the egg for 10 minutes. 📽️ 1:11
4. Chop all the vegetables and greens. 📽️ 1:13
5. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl.
6. Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth, then mix in the dried herbs. 📽️ 1:33
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently combine everything.
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8. Let the salad chill before serving. 📽️ 2:05
9. Garnish with parmesan, pumpkin seeds, and crispy chickpeas.
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This quinoa salad is perfect for healthy eating, weight loss meals, high-protein meal prep, and anyone looking for a delicious, nutritious salad recipe.
Enjoy 🍴
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