Chickpea & Quinoa Salad

Chickpeas,  quinoa, and almonds combine together to give you a super-dooper, protein-packed salad. Marinating the chickpeas first is the key to the vibrant flavors in this hearty Chickpea & Quinoa Salad.

In a large bowl whisk dressing ingredients together, then add chickpeas and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Spread out on a baking sheet and allow to cool. Divide remaining ingredients up into 4-6 bowls, then drizzle with dressing (and chickpeas), tossing to coat.

Chickpea & Quinoa Salad

Marla Hingley

Loaded with protein, you are sure to get your daily requirements from this simple salad!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
• ½ cup red quinoa cooked and cooled (or white quinoa)
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 6 cups salad greens

Dressing

• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl whisk dressing ingredients together, then add chickpeas and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Cook quinoa according to package directions. Spread out on a baking sheet and allow to cool.
• Divide remaining ingredients up into 4-6 bowls, then drizzle with dressing (and chickpeas), tossing to coat.

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