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Spicy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

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Spicy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish bursting with flavors. Perfect for meal prep or as a colorful side, it’s both healthy and delicious.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 cucumber (chopped)
  • ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Optionally toss with olive oil and spices before roasting.
  3. Dice cherry tomatoes, chop cucumber, and slice red onion.
  4. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, chickpeas, veggies, and parsley. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg