Healthy Quinoa Chickpea Feta Salad Recipe
This healthy quinoa chickpea feta salad is a fresh, protein-packed meal made with fluffy quinoa, chickpeas, crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, microgreens, and a simple lemon olive oil dressing. It’s an easy, nutritious recipe perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup microgreens
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions and allow it to cool completely.
- Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and microgreens to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for even better flavor.