Curried Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Mint & Dried Currants 

I love a BIG salad.  This salad is perfect for that family get-together or if you want to make one salad and eat it all week. 

This Curried Quinoa Salad is healthy, and packed with flavour and texture. It’s loaded with fibre rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, bell pepper, carrot and just a hint of sweetness from the dried currants. (Sub raisins if you can’t find dried currants. Shopper’s HINT: dried currants are usually in the baking section of the grocery store)  Everything’s tossed in a curried lemon vinaigrette that brings it all together. 

This Curried Quinoa Salad is so fresh, full of healthy ingredients and takes no time to make. If you’re making it ahead, you can chop the ingredients and mix the dressing separately, then combine just before serving. 

It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect as a side dish, or pot-luck favourite.

If you love salads, check out some of my other salad recipes:

Black Bean Mango & Corn Salad

Cauliflower Tabouleh Salad

Cucumber Feta & Dill Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Chicken Fajita Salad with a Chili Lime Sauce

Moroccan Lentil Salad

Big Fall Salad with Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Kale

Quinoa Egg Salad

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Lime

Why you will LOVE this Curried Quinoa Salad  

• Easy to Prepare: With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, this quinoa salad is easy to whip up in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

• Protein-packed & Filling: Thanks to the chickpeas, it’s hearty enough to be a meal.

• Sweet + savoury balance: dried currants and curry spices are a dream combo.

• Super fresh & crunchy: loaded with veggies that add texture and brightness 

• Meal prep friendly- holds up well in the fridge for up to 5 days

• Naturally gluten-free and plant based- there is scientific evidence that people that eat more plants are happier!

• Nutrient-Dense: Packed with wholesome ingredients this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

• Perfect for summer- light, vibrant and totally picnic worthy

How to Store Leftover Curried Quinoa Salad

This salad holds up well in the fridge. Store in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.

Do not freeze.

I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.