Fig Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Aug 15, 2025
I'm thrilled to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Fig Chickpea Quinoa Salad. At Branch and Vines, we're passionate about creating delicious, wholesome meals that are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. This salad is a perfect example. It's loaded with fresh veggies, protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, and the most incredible Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette that ties everything together.
Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a quick and healthy dish to bring to a potluck, this Fig Chickpea Quinoa Salad is a go-to. It's not only nutritious and satisfying but also super easy to make.
I hope you enjoy making and eating this salad as much as I do. Let's get cooking!
Fig Chickpea Quinoa Salad
30 min
Cook time
none
Servings
4
Category
Salads, Sides and Soups
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 2 cups water
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 15 oz can red beans, drained
- 1/2 15 oz can corn, drained
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup goat cheese
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup Fig Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
Step 1
To cook quinoa, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Quinoa should absorb all water and be fluffy. Allow quinoa to cool completely.
Step 2
While quinoa is cooling, chop vegetables and whisk together the dressing.
Step 3
When quinoa is completely cooled, toss all ingredients together gently and serve cold!
Tip for dressing
To help emulsify the dressing, add 1 teaspoon of your favorite dijon mustard or our Amber Beer Mustard and whisk.
Toss chopped cilantro on top, and enjoy your flavorful and nutritious Fig Chickpea Quinoa Salad!
