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Healthy chickpea quinoa salad with fresh vegetables and lemon herb dressing in a white bowl

Chickpea Quinoa Salad Recipe

This healthy chickpea quinoa salad combines fluffy quinoa, protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and parsley with a simple lemon dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. It's a light, flavorful, and nutritious salad that's perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a refreshing side dish.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

For the Lemon Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa and chickpeas.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  • Add feta if using and mix lightly.
  • Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Keyword chickpea quinoa salad