Quinoa & Chickpea Salad Recipe
Chickpeas, Quinoa, Cucumber, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Feta, Mint, Lemon, Evoo
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
- 3
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- 4
Add Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, EVOO, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Finish and Serve
Add the chopped fresh mint and toss the salad one last time. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
