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Chickpea Quinoa Salad

A nutritious and colorful salad packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook it according to package instructions, then let it cool.
  2. Combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to create the vinaigrette.
  4. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Stir before serving.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chickpea salad, quinoa salad, healthy salad, vegetarian meal