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A wooden bowl filled with quinoa zesty salad, featuring chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley, with a wooden spoon in the bowl.

Easy Chickpea and Quinoa Zesty Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Ali Davies
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A fresh chickpea and quinoa zesty salad packed with plant-based protein, fresh veggies, and vibrant flavour – perfect for lunch or your next BBQ.


Ingredients

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1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 cups of water

2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained

1 large cucumber, diced

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

The juice of two limes (or lemons)

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons minced garlic

Salt to taste (1/2 tsp)

1 cup finely chopped parsley

1.5 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh ground black pepper


Instructions

Cook quinoa according to the directons. Allow to cool.

In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.

Using a wooden spatula, mix all ingredients until evenly combined.

To serve, salt to taste and add extra lime, if desired.

Keep refrigerated in a container for up to a couple of days.

Notes

This is a great meal prep recipe as the flavours develop as it sits in the fridge for a day or two

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Hob
  • Cuisine: British
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