Quinoa Chickpea Salad
This Quinoa Chickpea Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines protein-packed chickpeas with fluffy quinoa and a medley of fresh vegetables. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings, this salad bursts with flavor and offers a delightful crunch in every bite. With its vibrant ingredients and zesty lemon dressing, it’s not only easy to prepare but also ideal for meal prep. Whether served chilled on warm days or alongside grilled proteins, this salad will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g quinoa (dry weight)
- 1 can chickpeas (400 g)
- ½ medium red onion
- ½ large cucumber
- 1 stalk celery
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 small courgette (zucchini)
- ½ avocado
- Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Almonds
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, add quinoa and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped red onion, cucumber, celery, cherry tomatoes, courgette, and drained chickpeas. Toss to mix.
- Add diced avocado, chopped coriander, almonds, and any desired cheese. Gently mix without mashing the avocado.
- Incorporate cooled quinoa along with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://sweetdreamskitchen.com/quinoa-chickpea-salad/