This is a recipe I threw together last week to have multiple lunches ready to go. This is perfect for that. The longer it marinades the better the flavours. This is an easy recipe that is not to be over-thought. Throw all the ingredients in a bowl and you are done.
I love this because it is high protein, quick to grab, and is bursting with flavours. One thing I did (this is optional) is I roasted the chickpeas before adding them to the salad. Now, in doing this, keep in mind that the first day they’ll be crunchy but will lose that crunchiness by the second day. So again, it’s optional. You can also just add the roasted chickpeas each time you go to eat it to keep that crunch.
If you want to take a peak at my top roasted chickpea recipes check them out here.
High Protein Vegan Fiesta Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 Large Can Chickpeas
- 1 Can Blackbeans
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Large Avocado
- 1 Lime
- 2 Tbsp Agave
- 1 Cucumber
- 2 Cups Spinach
- 1 Box Quinoa (or 4 Cups)
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional depending on how hot you like your salad)
Directions:
- Rinse chickpeas and black-beans well until no more bubbles appear.
- Finely chop red pepper, avocado, cucumber and tomatoes and place in a large bowl with the chickpeas and black-beans.
- Add juice and pulp of your lime.
- Drizzle agave and add cayenne pepper.
- Add quinoa and spinach and gently combine mixture until fully mixed.
DAMY Members – Vegetarian and Vegan members can have this recipe for lunch or supper. The serving is 2 cups. Everyone else (unless we’ve made changes/last 4 weeks of Bikini Body) this is a lunch recipe.
I’ll be definitely making this next week!!!
It is so good Joanne!
This is amazing….makes a huge batch but it disappeared quickly : )
So happy you loved it! Thank you for the link love!
This is amazing….makes a huge batch but it disappeared quickly : )
Tried this today. It’s absolutely delicious and looks so colourful. Thank you!
I’m going to make this tomorrow—i’m new to quinoa…do i cook it first?
Yes, you sure do. Follow your box directions to make it then create the salad.
Do you have nutritional info on this. Absolutely delicious!
I went to two grocery stores and couldn’t find quinoa (weird!) Can I use long grain brown rice instead?
love love this !!!!! with such a variety in textures and flavors i was alil unsure if i would like this….But yes its excellent and would like the nutritional value …..ps even my picky 12 year old loved it:)
This was great! Added red onion and jalapenos for some kick. The husband even liked it and put in a request for it again next week! Thanks, Amy!
How long does this stay fresh in the refrigerator once made?
Cooking up a whole box of quinoa seems like a lot — is that correct?! Are you talking precooked? 🙂
love all your vegan recipes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is quinoa
I just made this today. It is delicious. I didn’t have any spinach so I added artichoke hearts. I also added a little oil and vinegar dressing and some purple onions.
Awesome!
Is the quiona 4 cups before it is cooked or after it is cooked? I buy quiona in 5 lb bags.
After it is cooked!
This looks great! is this a 15 oz can or 30 oz can of chickpeas? thanks for the great recipe!!
Either would work great!
This is so tasty! How many servings does this make?
2-4 🙂