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Fall quinoa salad

Fall Quinoa Salad with Caramelized Onions and Vinaigrette

Enjoy a hearty fall quinoa salad that combines earthy flavors, nutritious ingredients, and a variety of textures perfect for the season. Ideal for healthy lunches, versatile dinners, or festive gatherings, this salad is also plant-based and easily customizable for endless combinations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Caramelized onions
  • 1/4 cup Dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios shelled
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Mint fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar together and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix quinoa, chickpeas, dried cherries, pistachios, caramelized onions, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and feta crumbles together.
  • Now mix in dressing mixture. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 432IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
Keyword quinoa
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