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Quinoa salad with chickpeas in a large bowl.

Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

Katelyn Theofanis
Zesty, vibrant, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and hearty chickpeas. This healthy quinoa salad can be made ahead and pre-portioned for lunch prep. It is vegan, gluten-free, and full of plant-based protein.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
  • ½ English cucumber diced small
  • 1 bell pepper red, orange, or yellow; diced small
  • ½ red onion diced small
  • 1 cup grape (or cherry) tomatoes diced
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs: Italian parsley, cilantro, mint, and/or basil (about 1 cup) finely chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions. *See notes.
  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and minced garlic together.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled quinoa and dressing.
  • Add the diced vegetables and chickpeas, toss to combine. Finely, toss in the chopped herbs. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or transfer the salad to an airtight container.

Notes

  • HOW TO COOK QUINOA: Unless already rinsed, rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then decrease the heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • STORE: Transfer completed salad to a large airtight container or individual containers for meal prep. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1264IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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