Orange Walnut Quinoa with Chickpeas and Mint - California Walnuts

Orange Walnut Quinoa with Chickpeas and Mint - California Walnuts

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This flavorful Mediterranean inspired salad is high in protein and with 1.6 grams of heart-healthy omega-3s per serving, making it the perfect side or a meal al

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Ingredients

  • Toasted Walnuts with Coriander and Cumin
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • Remaining ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked, or canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 1/2 cup mint, chopped, fresh
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped (both green and white parts)
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated

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