Description
Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad is a fresh and simple dish made with fluffy quinoa, hearty chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing that feels light yet filling.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold running water using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Add the quinoa and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
- Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to a large bowl with the vegetables.
- Add the chickpeas and pour the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss until everything is well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve or refrigerate.
Notes
Let quinoa cool slightly before mixing to keep vegetables crisp. Taste again after chilling, as seasoning may need adjustment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean