This Quinoa and Chickpea Salad comes together easily, and is high in protein and fiber. It’s filled with cucumber, red onion, parsley, prunes, and feta, with an olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic dressing. Makes 4 large servings!
Why You’ll Love Quinoa and Chickpea Salad
Salads are an easy way to eat a variety of vegetables. This Quinoa and Chickpea Salad is nutrient-rich from the cucumber, red onion, parsley, prunes, feta, and dressing. Each large serving provides 17.5 grams of protein and 8.5 grams of fiber.
Enjoy the salad on its own or add tuna or chicken for extra protein. This Quinoa and Chickpea Salad is a great dish to bring to parties as well!
Ingredients
Salad
- Quinoa: the carb source that provides protein and fiber.
- Chickpeas: more fiber and protein.
- Cucumber: adds a crunch along with vitamin K and fiber.
- Red onion: rich in antioxidants and adds more crunch.
- Parsley: provides vitamin A, C, and K.
- Prunes: full of nutrients, including fiber, vitamin K, and manganese. Prunes have been found to help bone health! You can replace with another dried fruit, like dates or raisins, but I encourage you to give prunes a try!
- Feta: adds calcium and protein.
Dressing
- Olive oil: healthy fats.
- White wine vinegar: tangy flavor that helps to balance the dressing ingredients.
- Dijon mustard: adds flavor.
- Lemon juice: refreshing flavor and acidity.
- Black pepper and garlic powder: adds flavor.
How to Make Qunioa and Chickpea Salad
Cook quinoa following package instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, add all salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and mix. Add dressing to salad ingredients. Stir to combine.
Tips
- Add extra protein by pairing it with tuna or chicken.
- Add walnuts or another nut for a crunch and healthy fats.
- If you want smaller portions, then use 1/2 or 3/4 cup dry quinoa.
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Quinoa and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 6 pitted dried prunes, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook quinoa following package instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and mix. Add dressing to salad ingredients. Stir to combine.
Notes
- Add extra protein by pairing it with tuna or chicken.
- If you want smaller portions, use 1/2 or 3/4 cup dry quinoa.
