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Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • Water as needed for cooking quinoa
  • 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Crumbled feta cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Let cool.
    Quinoa Chickpea Salad
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley.
    Quinoa Chickpea Salad
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
    Quinoa Chickpea Salad
  • Add quinoa and dressing to the salad mixture. Toss everything until well combined. Cover and chill for 20 minutes before serving with feta cheese sprinkled on top.
    Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 8mg Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.