Easy Quinoa Salad
Easy quinoa salad with chickpeas, tomatoes and a bright lemon dressing. Fresh, flavorful and perfect for a light meal or side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ cups halved cherry or pear tomatoes
- One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 5 whole green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, tomatoes, chickpeas and green onions. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture; toss to coat, Stir in the parsley; season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa before cooking
- Cool quinoa before mixing
- Adjust lemon and salt to taste
- Great for meal prep
- Stores well in the fridge
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 407mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 4mg
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This recipe comes from RecipeBoy.com
