Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) quinoa
- 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
- 4 cups (60g) baby arugula
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup (75g) dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup (60g) sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the grains look translucent with a small spiral (about 15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Spread the quinoa on a plate to cool to room temperature.
- In a jar or small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, rinsed chickpeas, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. Pour half the dressing over the mixture and toss.
- Gently fold in the baby arugula and crumbled feta, drizzling the remaining dressing over the top. Toss lightly one last time to avoid bruising the leaves.