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Quinoa Chickpea Salad

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A vibrant and nutritious salad combining quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water for a couple of minutes.
  2. Combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork and set it aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and parsley.
  6. Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl with the veggies.
  7. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently.
  9. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Toss before serving again.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/quinoa-chickpea-salad/

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