Chickpea Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Herbs
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- For the Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse quinoa thoroughly and cook until tender.
- Step 2: Allow quinoa to cool to room temperature.
- Step 3: Chop vegetables and fresh herbs.
- Step 4: Whisk together the lemon dressing ingredients.
- Step 5: Combine quinoa, chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs in a bowl.
- Step 6: Toss with dressing and adjust seasoning before serving.