Description
Spicy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for any occasion and easy to customize for your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water or broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- While quinoa cools, chop red bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Add chickpeas and chopped veggies. Pour dressing over the salad and mix gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg