Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Name: Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or about 3 cups cooked quinoa); 1½ cups water (or vegetable broth); ⅓ teaspoon salt; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1½ cup cucumber (diced); ¾ cup corn kernels; ¾ cup olives (halved); ½ red onion (chopped); ⅓ cup parsley (chopped); 1 ripe avocado (diced); ¾ cup feta cheese (diced or crumbled); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (add 1 more tablespoon for a richer dressing); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar); 2 tablespoons mustard (American or Dijon); 1½ tablespoons maple syrup (or honey); 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This quinoa chickpea salad is healthy and delicious. It contains protein-rich chickpeas and quinoa, crunchy and colorful veggies, and a heavenly honey-mustard dressing.This recipe is excellent for meal prep. It requires less than 30 minutes to prepare, and it uses simple ingredients.

Updated at: Thu, 22 May 2025 18:09:19 GMT