Greek Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
Greek Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas - a hearty, protein-rich, vegetarian salad with classic Greek flavors and a simple vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, as a main course, or side to your favorite Greek dishes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 15 oz chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup diced English cucumbers
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and parsley.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine quinoa, chickpeas, and chopped veggies in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 4mg