Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
Description
This recipe layers cooked quinoa as a base with diced cucumber, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, olives, rinsed chickpeas, and cubed feta cheese, topped with fresh chopped parsley. The lemon garlic dressing is made by shaking olive oil, grainy mustard, chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to combine. The dressing adds a zesty and slightly pungent element that ties the ingredients together without overpowering them.
The bowl features a balance of textures: the fluffy quinoa contrasts with crisp cucumber and juicy tomatoes, while the olives add briny notes and the feta provides a creamy, salty finish. Chickpeas contribute a hearty, nutty element making this bowl filling and nutritious.
This Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl can be served immediately after dressing or assembled ahead for meal prep by adding the dressing just before eating to keep vegetables crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olive or green olive, halved
- ½ cup chickpeas rinsed
- 4 oz feta cheese cubed
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
Lemon Garlic Dressing
- 4 tablespoon olive oil brand Bertolli
- 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Assemble salad with quinoa on bottom and veggies on top.
- Add all dressing ingredients into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well and pour over salad.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- If making ahead for meal prep do not add dressing. Dress right before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields a bowl with 7 WW Smart Points per serving.
- For meal prep, do not add dressing until just before serving to maintain freshness and texture of produce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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