Apples and Honey Chickpea Quinoa Salad
A little sweet, a little crunchy, you may not be able to wait until Rosh Hashanah to enjoy this fall Apples and Honey Chickpea Quinoa Salad!
Ingredients
- For Salad:
- 1 package of VeeTee Wholegrain & Quinoa Rice 1.5 cups
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion green parts
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 Granny Smith apple half diced and half sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- For Honey Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the rice according to the package directions- pierce the film and microwave for two minutes. Stir and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile make the dressing. Mix together all the ingredients with a whisk in a medium bowl.
- Place the rice in a large bowl and mix in chickpeas, green onion, arugula, diced apple, walnuts and pomegranate.
- Toss in dressing, top with sliced apples and serve immediately!
- Make ahead tips: you can make the rice and dressing two days before serving. Keep refrigerated.
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