Recipe Name Mediterranean Salad with Chickpeas, Black Beans, Quinoa Submitted by lhgage Recipe Description from Le Cafe Sucre Farine, via therightrecipe.org Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 45

Mediterranean Salad with Chickpeas, Black Beans, Quinoa Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups Quinoa rinsed well and cooked 1 can (15 oz) black beans, canned, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cup chickpeas (15oz can) (drained) 1/4 cup, chopped red onion, minced 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Peppers, sweet, red, raw, small dice 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped (flat leaf Italian) Steps Sequence Step 1 Toss all ingredients in a large bowl 2 Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. Add about 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette to the salad bowl and toss well. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Reserve any extra vinaigrette. Can be made ahead and refrigerated….let the salad warm up a bit at room temperature, toss and taste for seasonings before serving. Serves 6-8 Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette