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Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad for a Refreshing Boost

A vibrant Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad that's healthy, quick to prepare, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinse the quinoa before cooking.
  • 1 can chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup carrots Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup bell pepper Any color, chopped.
  • 1 cup cucumber Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1/2 cup scallions Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup parsley Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1 lemon lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional red pepper flakes Add for heat.

Equipment

  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cool running water for about 30 seconds to remove bitter saponins.
  2. In a large pot, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Chop 1 cup each of carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and 1/2 cup of scallions into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine the cooked quinoa with chopped veggies, 1 can of chickpeas, 1/4 cup parsley, and juice of 1 lemon.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add fresh lemon juice if it seems dry after refrigeration.

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