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Description
A nutritious quinoa salad packed with protein and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can add feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg