Quinoa Chickpea Salad Recipe
Quinoa chickpea salad is a healthy & refreshing protein packed dish made with quinoa, chickpeas & fresh vegetables in a zesty lemon dressing.
Recipe Info
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 10g
Ingredients For Quinoa Chickpea Salad Recipe
For the salad
- 2 Cups Quinoa cooked
- 2 Cups White Chickpeas (Safed Chane) cooked
- 1/2 Cup Onion finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Tomato finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Cucumber (Kheera) finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
For the dressing
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Step By Step Instructions for Quinoa Chickpea Salad Recipe
Making the dressing
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic in a small bowl.2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, 3 Garlic Cloves
- Add oregano, black pepper powder and salt and mix well.1 Teaspoon Oregano, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Making the salad
- Add cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl. You can cook the quinoa fresh, or use leftover quinoa.To cook the quinoa, rinse 1 cup uncooked quinoa and place it in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.2 Cups Quinoa
- Add cooked chickpeas to the bowl. You can use canned or dried chickpeas.If using dried chickpeas, pressure cook them on high heat till you get one whistle, then cook them on low heat for 30 mins. If using canned chickpeas, drain the liquid and rinse them before adding.2 Cups White Chickpeas (Safed Chane)
- Add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber and red bell pepper to the bowl.1/2 Cup Onion, 1/2 Cup Tomato, 1/2 Cup Cucumber (Kheera), 1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper
- Pour the prepared dressing and mix all the ingredients well.
- Quinoa chickpea salad is ready. You can sprinkle some finely chopped mint leaves, parsley, dill or coriander leaves as per your preference. You can also add crumbled feta cheese to the salad.
