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Chickpea Quinoa Salad Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.5mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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