Description
A fresh and filling high protein quinoa salad recipe with chickpeas, perfect for meal prep or a healthy main dish.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup tinned chickpeas
1/2 cup tinned black beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sweetcorn
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
Add the chopped parsley, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
Drizzle in the olive oil and squeeze over the lemon juice.
Toss everything gently until well mixed.
Serve immediately or let it chill for 15–20 minutes for the flavors to blend
