Chickpea Quinoa Salad: Your Quick Healthy Meal Solution!
A protein-packed chickpea quinoa salad that is perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (any color)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: feta cheese crumbles, avocado chunks, or chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: Start by cooking your quinoa according to package directions.
- Chop and Toss the Veggies: Dice up your red pepper, onion, cucumber, and parsley. Toss them into a big bowl with the chickpeas.
- Add the Flavor Boosters: Stir in Kalamata olives, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix It All Together: Combine everything, including the quinoa, in one bowl and toss gently.
- Serve and Customize: Serve cold or at room temp. Top with feta, avocado, or spicy chili flakes.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Customize with additional veggies or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg