Description
A light and refreshing Chickpea Basil Quinoa Salad with fresh veggies, lemon dressing, and fragrant basil. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cucumber, diced; ¼ cup red onion; ¼ cup chopped basil; ¼ cup feta (optional); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove; salt and pepper to taste; optional: avocado, olives, pine nuts, mint.
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa and let cool. 2. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and basil. 3. Whisk together dressing ingredients. 4. Toss quinoa, chickpeas, veggies, and dressing. 5. Add feta or avocado last. 6. Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve cold for best texture. Lasts up to 4 days in the fridge. Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 5