Quinoa Chickpea Salad
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4.2
Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Description
This Quinoa Chickpea Salad brings together cooked quinoa and drained chickpeas as protein-rich, filling components. Fresh chopped vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red or yellow bell pepper, carrot, and red onion add crispness and color, making the salad refreshing and vibrant. Parsley contributes a fresh herbal brightness.
The dressing, a simple mix of olive oil and red wine vinegar, coats the ingredients lightly while feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy dimension. Black pepper and sea salt season the salad, enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them.
Serving the salad over leafy greens adds volume and nutritional variety. It can be adapted with different vinaigrettes such as Greek salad dressing, white balsamic, or lemon vinaigrette to vary the flavor profile to preference or availability.
Leftover salad keeps for three to four days refrigerated, making it practical for make-ahead meals or packed lunches.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.The vinaigrette can be swapped with Greek dressing, white balsamic, or lemon vinaigrette based on taste or convenience.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato quartered
- ½ cup red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper; chopped
- ½ cup carrot chopped
- ¼ cup onion red, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 2-3 Tablespoons feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a big bowl. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve over your favorite leafy greens and top with an extra drizzle of more oil and vinegar.
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container; they last 3 to 4 days.
- Dress the salad with different vinaigrettes like Greek salad dressing, white balsamic, or lemon vinaigrette to change up the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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