Lemon & Herb Quinoa Chickpea Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad made with quinoa, chickpeas, and vibrant herbs and lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Great for meal prep; it keeps well in the fridge.
- Add feta cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
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