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Lemon Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and healthy salad combining quinoa, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup dry tri-color quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Vegetables and legumes

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can 15 oz. drained and rinsed)
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Dressing and spices

  • 2/3 juicy lemons juice of about 1/4 to 1/3 cup
  • red pepper flakes optional red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt and fresh cracked pepper mineral salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Rinse quinoa under cool running water using a fine mesh sieve.
  • Cook quinoa: combine water, quinoa, and garlic powder in a large pot, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit 10-15 minutes, then fluff.
  • Prep veggies: while quinoa cooks, prepare chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, carrots, scallions, and parsley.
  • Assemble salad: combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, vegetables, lemon juice, and spices. Mix well and season to taste.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Drizzle with extra lemon juice and add avocado slices if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more lemon juice or herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chickpeas, Lemon, Quinoa