Description
Spicy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-dense dish bursting with flavor, perfect for meal prep or impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley and cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Cumin and paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Cook in 2 cups of water or vegetable broth over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and paprika.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Drizzle dressing over the top and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg