Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
A vibrant and fresh Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, perfect for lunch or as a side for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook it according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined in a small bowl.
- Toss everything together with the dressing until all the ingredients are nicely coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the medley of flavors!
Notes
For added flavor, customize this salad with seasonal veggies or your favorite herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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