Cilantro-Mint Quinoa Salad
Revitalize your mealtime with this refreshing Cilantro-Mint Quinoa Salad. A symphony of flavors and textures, this salad is a delightful concoction of nutty quinoa mixed with vibrant herbs, crunchy almonds, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 3 tbsp Butter
- ½ Jalapeño
- ¾ cup Fresh Cilantro
- ½ cup Fresh Mint Leaves
- ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Sliced Toasted Almonds
- 1 15 oz Can No-Salt-Added Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- Small Cucumber diced
- 2 Green Onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Quinoa: Cook 1 cup of rinsed quinoa in 2 cups of water, bringing it to a boil and then simmering for about 15 minutes. Spread out to cool after draining excess water.
- Roast Jalapeño: Lightly oil a jalapeño and broil until it attains a slight brown color, taking about 6 minutes.
- Prepare Dressing: In a blender, combine the roasted jalapeño, ½ cup cilantro, ¼ cup mint, Greek yogurt, and lime juice, blending until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Mix Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, toasted sliced almonds, drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, and sliced green onions. Add the remaining cilantro and mint.
- Combine with Dressing: Mix the salad with the prepared dressing, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and coated evenly.