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Chickpea, Avocado, and Quinoa Summer Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A fresh and nutritious summer bowl combining quinoa, chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 0.5 cup quinoa (rinsed)

Legumes

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas

Vegetables

  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 0.25 cup cucumber (diced)

Fruits

  • 1 ripe avocado (diced)

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Herbs

  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Cook quinoa as per package instructions and let cool.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make dressing.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: international
Keyword: Avocado, Chickpeas, Quinoa