Drizzle this maple-flavoured quinoa salad recipe with a delicious maple syrup dressing. Prepare it with our golden maple syrup for a delicate taste!
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups (500 ml) quinoa, cooked
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh herbs, chopped
- 1 cup (250 ml) feta, crumbled
- 1-28 oz (796 ml) can chickpeas, drained
- 12 cherry tomatoes, split in half
- 1 red onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Maple syrup dressing
- 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp. (60 mL) olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) chives or fresh herbs (optional).
Instructions
- Maple syrup dressing: in a bowl, combine Dijon mustard and wine vinegar or lemon juice. Season to taste.
- Using a fork, whip the dressing while adding olive oil and maple syrup.
- Adjust seasoning and add chives or fresh herbs (optional).
- In a bowl combine all ingredients.
- Add dressing and season to taste. Serve chilled.
Source: Fédération des producteurs acéricoles du Québec
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