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Homemade Comfort: Whip Up Delicious Meals with Love

A vibrant Quinoa Chickpea Salad packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for busy weeknights and healthy indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs chopped (parsley or cilantro)
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
  3. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, tossing to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or chill before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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