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Simple Chickpea Quinoa Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

Close-up of a bright chickpea quinoa salad featuring yellow quinoa, chickpeas, and halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes.
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Make this fresh, protein-packed chickpea quinoa salad. It is a healthy salad recipe perfect for meal prep lunches or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa: Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: While the quinoa cooks, chop the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint. Place these, along with the rinsed chickpeas, in a large bowl.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine: Add the slightly cooled quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables and chickpeas.
  5. Dress and toss: Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Serve or store: You can serve this immediately or chill it for later. This makes great make ahead grain salads.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving so the dressing soaks in.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegan.
  • If you want a heartier plant based salad, add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan).

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