Ethiopian-Style Quinoa Salad (Gluten-Free)
A vibrant and healthy gluten-free quinoa salad with Ethiopian-inspired flavors, perfect as a light dinner or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1/2 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1/2 medium Cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Berbere spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
- 2In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Let cool.
- 3In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas (drained and rinsed), diced red onion, diced tomato, and diced cucumber.
- 4In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, berbere spice blend, and salt.
- 5Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
- 6Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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