Summertime Chickpea and Quinoa Salad
July 18th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Hump Day! This week has been incredibly busy with deadlines, work and other matters – like running. On Monday, I ran my longest continual distance this year…6 miles. I followed Sun’s advice and stuck to a 10:10 min/mile pace to align with my goal of a sub 2-hour half marathon for my race in September. Since it’s been in the 100s this week in Wisconsin, I had to run this one on the treadmill – not ideal but better than facing that brutal heat!
By the way, check out my guest post on Sun’s blog. I talked about my running journey and included a recipe perfect for training – Balsamic and Honey Glazed Salmon. That picture reminds me that bangs are not a good look for me!
Speaking of awesome recipes, I made this black bean and quinoa salad a few weeks ago. It’s perfect for the hot weather temps we’ve been having – and taking leftovers for lunch the next day.
Summertime Chickpea and Quinoa Salad
1 cup frozen mango, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup radishes, sliced
Mix everything together and serve. How easy is that!?
Question: What do you do for workouts/meals when the weather gets too hot? Feel free to link up any summertime recipes!
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Great post, that meal looks so refreshing.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..A Trunk of Gems
Love quinoa salads and looking forward to trying this version!
Karis recently posted..Farmers Markets
I still need to try quinoa (making it, I mean), so this could be a good place to start!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Wednesday Randoms
I just started making it myself about a month ago. Now It’s one of my favorite foods.
Alysha recently posted..Summertime Chickpea and Quinoa Salad
Greetings–wanted to let you know that I just gave you the “Addictive Blogger” award for luring me in to your fun and tasty posts. For more info see: http://artofnaturalliving.com/2012/07/19/chicken-piccata-gift-bags-and-an-award/
I really do need to go out and get some quinoa–it’s been on my “to try” list for ages!
I Wilkerson recently posted..Chicken Piccata, Gift Bags and an Award
I have a quinoa and something (not sure what yet) salad planned for next week! We don’t have ridiculous heat in LA (thankfully) but I remember living off of cold pasta salads like this in the midwest during the summer!(Oh and always with sweet corn) :)
emily (a nutritionist eats) recently posted..lately i’ve been…(ix)
Love that you put mango in there! I always forget how delicious fruit can be in a mostly-veggie salad.
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..Hard to Shop For
I agree! The mango was my favorite part. Plus, I love that when it comes frozen, it’s already cut up for you :)
Alysha recently posted..Summertime Chickpea and Quinoa Salad
Congrats on the run! How exciting! You must feel ecstatic :)
I love quinoa! I eat it at least once every day. Even though summer months are brutal, weather wise, I love the wide selection of produce! I try to incorporate fruits as much as possible..like this salad dressing.. http://wp.me/p2tSfW-5G.
Mmmm! I bet the cilantro gives it a tasty zing!
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