Warrior Salad

Sharon123's Note:

Full of protein and complex carbs and low in fat, just the thing for a warrior going into battle, or an average American returning from cooporate combat and looking for something quick and easy for dinner. Got this fromt the Chew cookbook, by Daphne Oz. Right up my alley!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup (or agave syrup or honey)
• 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
• salt
• pepper

Salad

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked to pkg. directions)
• 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. For the dressing, combine oil, lemon juice, maple syrup and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl, and toss with the dressing.
3. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Nancy's Pantry]

Wow, my first time to try quinoa and this salad was really delicious. I've always wanted to try quinoa and I'm not sure why I was intimidated -- it's as easy as cooking brown rice. Love the combination of the scallions and cranberries and of course, the chick peas. I did double the dressing as the quinoa absorbs it, but that's just my preference. Will definitely make this again. Made for PRMR, January, 2013.