Description
A delicious and healthy dish packed with nutrients, combining quinoa and chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for better flavor.
Notes
Make sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking. For a vegan version, skip the feta cheese or replace it with a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: quinoa, chickpea salad, vegetarian salad, healthy meal, Mediterranean recipe