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Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

Delightful Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad for Quick Meals

Enjoy a nutritious and vibrant Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad that’s perfect for quick meals and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa tri-color for vibrancy
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed
  • 1 medium carrot finely diced
  • 1 medium cucumber English preferred
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper can swap with red or orange
  • 2-3 stalks scallions sliced
  • 1 cup parsley fresh, can substitute with cilantro
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon mineral salt or to taste
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • fine mesh sieve
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cool running water for 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a pot, cook quinoa with water and garlic powder for 15 minutes.
  3. Chop vegetables: carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, and parsley.
  4. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Serve immediately or let cool to enjoy later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Drizzle with extra lemon juice or add avocado before serving for extra flavor.

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