Description
This refreshing Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for summer meals and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can 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 fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating, called saponin.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Using fresh ingredients enhances the taste of your Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: salads
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: quinoa, salad, chickpeas, summer dish, healthy