Ingredients
For The Quinoa Salad
3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (from 1 cup dry quinoa)
1 (14.5oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
2–3 Tablespoons fresh basil, minced (or 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano)
For The Dressing
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice, juice of 1 lemon
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
1-First, make the dressing: First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine well. (Dressing can be made 1-2 days in advance)
2-Combine salad ingredients: Combine salad ingredients. In a large bowl, combine cooked cooled quinoa, chickpeas, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and fresh herbs.
3-Drizzle the dressing over the salad and: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine until everything is evenly coated and well-blended.
4-Taste and adjust: Taste and adjust. Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, herbs, or lemon juice, as desired. Enjoy right away or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.
Last Step:
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- Method: mixed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heaping cup salad
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Sodium: 374.2 mg
- Fat: 9.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
- Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg