Description
Discover the vibrant and nutritious Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe, perfect for any occasion. This colorful dish blends fluffy quinoa with protein-rich chickpeas and a medley of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s ideal for lunchboxes, potlucks, or as a standalone dinner. The bright flavors of lemon juice and fresh herbs elevate this salad, making it a delightful choice for health-conscious eaters. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw quinoa
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Cook quinoa in a medium saucepan with water; bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let sit off heat for another 5 minutes.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fluff quinoa, chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg