A few weeks ago we all went to a Pot Luck dinner and I was to bring something vegan for my husband that everyone could eat. I wanted to make sure that he got some protein, good grains and of course some veggies. So when I found this recipe at Once Upon a Chef, I figured it was a win-win.
I love salads in the summer time for some reason more than in the winter. Maybe I just feel there is more variety in local veggies and fruits which to me, makes the salad. In searching for something vegan on Pinterest that would appeal to everyone, I thought this would be it. I had a bulgur/quinoa mix to use up and picked up the remaining veggies we needed. Well, my husband did 🙂
Ingredients:
- 1 can of chic peas (drained, washed)
- 1/2 Red Onion
- Cucumber
- Red Pepper
- 1/2 Cup fresh Dill
- 1/3 Cup fresh Parsley
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1-2 lemons (juiced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 cups Quinoa (I put in a mix of Quinoa and Bulgar @ 2 cups and it made a tone of it).
It goes with everything! We had a BBQ pot luck and then I ate it with salmon and asparagus the next day. I changed the recipe a little and had 2 cups of quinoa/bulgur mix which in the end was a lot but good for a pot luck. If I was only making it for us as a family, I would have stayed with the 1 cup.
Again, the original recipe can be found at Once Upon A Chef.
What’s your favourite summer salad to eat?
What do you make for a Pot Luck?
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve put in your salad?
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What a great summer recipe, it ooks delicious! Quinoa is still a new food for me, but it was instant love for me! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try! 🙂
It’s so tasty! I’m not a big fan of onions but it just tastes so good all together! Hope you give it a try.
That sounds delicious for summer!
Sounds delicious! Normally I would think to make this recipe with couscous but I love the idea of using quinoa. I think cucumber salad with a yogurt dressing is my favorite summer salad. When it comes to potlucks I’m the dessert queen, naturally 🙂
I’m sure it would be awesome with couscous – might have to change it up next time 😉
Sounds great. Definitely going to try it.
Hope you do!
This looks so good. I am most definitely making this!
You should! It’s delish!
Looks delicious!
Sure is 🙂
That looks really good! I love chickpeas! Probably why I love hummus so much.
Oh don’t get me started on hummus – YUM! I love making sometimes 🙂
That sounds right up my alley! I’ll have to try it for sure.
Hope you do!
That sounds delicious! When summer comes around I like to start putting strawberries in my salad and poppyseed dressing. I think I know what I’m having for lunch now!
Yum…strawberries 🙂 I love putting red grapes and watermelon in my salads!