Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad that combines quinoa and chickpeas with fresh herbs and vegetables, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped parsley, mint, diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Customize the herbs and vegetables based on your preference. Consider adding feta cheese or avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg