Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad Recipe

Made using cooked quinoa, lots of veggies, and a zesty and flavorful dressing, Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad, is a healthy and delicious salad. Serve it on its own or as a side dish.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad Recipe

Made using cooked quinoa, lots of veggies, and a zesty and flavorful dressing, Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad is a delicious salad. Serve it on its own or as a side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Refrigeration Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

For The Salad

2 cups cooked quinoa white or mixed color
1 cup cooked chickpeas
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup cubed English or Persian cucumber
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives whole or sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 ounces Feta cheese 55 g
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

For The Dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Place quinoa, chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
Stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat nicely.
Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours before serving.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts just before serving.

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Notes

If you do not like a particular ingredient in this salad, you can skip it. It won’t make a big difference.

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