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Lemony Artichoke and Quinoa Salad

This Lemony Artichoke and Quinoa Salad is a light and refreshing summer salad that holds up well in the refrigerator and is perfect for meal prep!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 2 cups each
Calories: 44713 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa $1.20
  • 1 Fresh Lemon $0.37
  • 1/4 cup olive oil $0.48
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.16
  • 1 tsp salt $0.05
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.05
  • 1 oz. can quartered artichoke hearts* $2.59
  • 1 red bell pepper $1.00
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley $0.35
  • 1 oz. can chickpeas $0.49

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the quinoa well in a fine wire mesh sieve. Place the rinsed quinoa in a pot with 1.75 cups water. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat on to high, and allow the water to come to a boil. Once it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes (lid on).
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the lemon garlic dressing. Zest the lemon, then squeeze the juice (you'll need 1/4 to 1/3 cup juice). Add the lemon juice and 1 tsp of the zest to a bowl or jar along with the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill). Whisk the ingredients together or close the jar and shake until they are combined. Set the dressing aside.
  3. After the quinoa has cooked, spread it out into a casserole dish or other wide shallow dish and refrigerate uncovered for about 15 minutes to cool it down.
  4. While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the rest of the salad ingredients. Drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them into smaller pieces. Finely dice the red bell pepper. Roughly chop the parsley. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place the artichoke hearts, bell pepper, parsley, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
  5. Once the quinoa has cooled, add it to the bowl with the other salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine, then drizzle the lemon garlic dressing over top. Gently toss again until everything is coated in dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4-5 days.

Notes

  • *You can use artichoke hearts in water or oil, with or without herbs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Cups Calories 447.13kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51.13g (17%) Protein 15.85g (32%) Fat 24.13g (37%) Sodium 1276.3mg (53%) Fiber 12.08g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 42 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44713

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Cups
Calories 447.13kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51.13g 17%
Protein 15.85g 32%
Fat 24.13g 37%
Sodium 1276.3mg 53%
Fiber 12.08g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.