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

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

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.