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Spring Quinoa Snap Pea Salad with Zesty Lemon Garlic Dressing


  • Author: ranimellcgmail-com
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and nutritious salad bursting with seasonal flavors, featuring nutty quinoa, crisp snap peas, and a zesty lemon garlic dressing.


Ingredients

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  • Dressing:
    • 4 small cloves garlic, grated or pressed
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
    • Zest from 1 lemon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Pinch black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Salad Base:
    • 1 can chickpeas – drained and rinsed
    • 1 bunch radishes – finely chopped
    • 1 bunch scallions – finely sliced
    • 1 bunch mint – finely chopped
    • 56 oz block feta – crumbled
    • 3/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
    • ~6 oz snap peas – finely sliced
    • 1 1/22 cups cooked quinoa

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a jar or bowl, combine garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, honey, and mustard. Whisk or shake until smooth.
  2. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, chopped radishes, sliced scallions, chopped mint, crumbled feta, pistachios, sliced snap peas, and cooked quinoa.
  3. Toss with the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  4. Serve Fresh: Divide the salad into servings and enjoy!

Notes

For best flavor, always use fresh ingredients. This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Spring Salad, Quinoa Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Lemon Dressing

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