Description
Buffalo Salmon Quinoa & Chickpea salad takes just a few pantry staples to bring this high protein, healthy and spicy grain salad together!
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 Can Salmon, drained
- 1 Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 tbsp Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- While the quinoa cooks, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
- Dice the celery and bell pepper and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the chickpeas, salmon and cooked quinoa. Pour the dressing over top and mix together.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with extra hot sauce, depending on how spicy you like your food!
Equipment
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Tip: If you want to amp up the “buffalo” flavor, add 1/4 cup of feta or blue cheese.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad, Sides, Lunch, Dinner, Mediterranean
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 582mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
