Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Chickpea Quinoa Salad

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Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard or time-consuming. This recipe can be thrown together in less than 10 minutes and is packed with veggies, plant-based protein and healthy fats.

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Sides
Salads
Diverticulosis
Vegan
Dairy Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 servings
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  • English cucumber, diced
    1 cup
  • Cherry tomato, diced
    1 cup
  • Green pepper, seeded and diced
    1/2 cup
  • Red onion, diced
    1/4 cup
  • Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    1 can (15 oz)
  • Quinoa, cooked and chilled
    1 1/2 cup
  • Extra virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoon
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Lemon juice
    2 tablespoon
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Pepper
    1 pinch
  • Dried basil
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Chili flakes (optional)
    1/2 teaspoon
Directions
  • 1
    Toss cucumber, tomato, pepper, onion, chickpeas, and quinoa in a large bowl.
  • 2
    Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients (olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper, chili flakes) then pour over salad and mix to combine.