Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

This wholesome quinoa salad with chickpeas is full of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a refreshing minty lemon dressing.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
163 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Stir in cooled quinoa.
Step 3
Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup rinsed canned chickpeas
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup quinoa

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