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Healthy Quinoa Chickpea Salad

This vibrant quinoa chickpea salad is a nutritious, protein-packed recipe perfect for light lunches, meal prep, or healthy dinners. It combines fresh vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and hearty chickpeas tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large salad bowl
  • - Knife & cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  4. Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl and mix everything gently.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Notes:
You can add crumbled feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Perfect for meal prep in airtight containers.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: ~320
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 9g