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Lemon Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

Lemon Quinoa and Chickpea Salad delights with flavor!
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Lemon Quinoa and Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that tantalizes your taste buds while offering a healthy balance of flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines fluffy quinoa with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and zesty lemon dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch, picnics, or as a vibrant side at gatherings. Perfectly customizable, you can add your favorite veggies or proteins to create a salad that reflects your unique taste. Not only is this dish quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it also stores well for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious and nutritious meals ready throughout the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  3. Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine.
  7. Add crumbled feta if desired before serving.

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