Invite to my preferred summer salad of2020 I can not stop considering it, making it and consuming everything over once again.
I first started making this quinoa salad when Sidney was around 3 months old; I wanted a healthy meal preparation lunch that was tasty, healthy and healthy however most importantly, I wanted a salad that would last for days in the fridge without getting odd. AND DAMN DOES THIS SALAD DELIVER.
I have a couple of other quinoa based salads on the blog that are incredible, but this one really takes the cake. It’s bright, vibrant and full of taste thanks to the healthy quinoa that’s instilled with fresh grated ginger, curry powder, garlic powder and earthy ground turmeric.
Oh, and let’s not ignore the stunning veggies, fruits & herbs consisting of red bell pepper, carrots, peas, red onion, dried cherries, cilantro and parsley. Once you take a bite, I assure you won’t have the ability to stop. Especially after you try my spicy maple glazed cashews!
Active ingredients in curry cashew chickpea quinoa salad
This scrumptious vegan curry chickpea quinoa salad is packed with a rainbow of veggies and an unbelievable mix of spices. Here’s what you’ll require:
Quinoa: I like utilizing regular, white quinoa, however tri color quinoa will work just as well.
Water: for cooking the quinoa. You can also use vegetarian broth.
Chickpeas: to include a delicious boost of plant-based protein. Do not hesitate to utilize cooked chicken instead if you’re not vegan or vegetarian!
Frozen green peas: I enjoy the addition of peas in this dish, however you can omit if you don’t have any.
Sesame oil: a little bit of sesame oil will help taste the quinoa and instill the spices. Do not hesitate to sub olive oil.
Fresh ginger: I extremely recommend utilizing newly grated ginger in this dish for incredible flavor.
Curry powder: for that scrumptious, cozy curry kick. Do not hesitate to add more than the dish requires if you enjoy curry as much as I do.
Turmeric: the ground turmeric truly deepens the taste in here and adds some incredible anti-inflammatory properties.
Garlic powder: garlic powder includes a terrific tasty taste to the salad.
Salt & pepper: for the perfect amount of seasoning.
For the add-ins: this quinoa salad requires crispy red bell pepper, shredded carrots, dried cherries, red onion, cilantro and parsley. The blend of veggies and herbs gives it a good crunchy texture coupled with fresh, vibrant flavor.
Raw cashews: I enjoy the crunch that the cashews give this salad. Do not hesitate to leave out if you want this to be nut free.
Pure maple syrup: a tiny punch of sweetness from maple syrup goes a long method when you toast your cashews up.
Cayenne pepper & sea salt: add simply a little heat from cayenne, or
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