Refreshing Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Everyone will love this refreshing quinoa chickpea salad that is a vibrant lunch, dinner, or side dish. Hearty quinoa is tossed in a citrusy lemon dressing with fresh veggies and feta cheese.
Servings: 6
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked white quinoa
- 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red pepper diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ⅓ cup feta crumbles (use dairy-free crumbles if vegan)
- ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Lemony Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice of a large lemon
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- QUINOA: Cook quinoa to package instructions in vegetable broth. (You can also cook in water, but the veggie broth really boosts the flavor!) Fluff your cooked quinoa with a fork and place in a bowl in the fridge to cool.¾ cup uncooked white quinoa, 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- VEG: While your quinoa cooks and cools, chop your veggies into small pieces. Finely chop your herbs.1 medium red pepper, ½ cup chopped red onion, ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, ½ cup shredded carrots
- DRESSING: In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, juice of a large lemon, 2 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste
- TOSS: Combine quinoa, chickpeas, feta, and veggies in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired. You can let it chill for 20 minutes in the fridge or serve right away.1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, ⅓ cup feta crumbles
Notes
Other tips:
- No veggie broth? You can cook your quinoa of water, if preferable, however vegetable broth will add a ton of flavor to this recipe!
- Other veggie add-ins: diced cucumber, spinach, kale, kalamata olives, green onion, cherry tomatoes, and more!
- Meal prep idea: Portion quinoa salad into different containers for meals throughout the week. Add it into sandwiches/wraps, on top of greens, in grain bowls, or with the addition of more protein like tofu.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2751IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg