Description
A vibrant, delicious salad packed with protein and fresh flavors, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Red Quinoa
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 medium Diced Cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, combine with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff and let cool.
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas, pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and parsley. Add crumbled feta.
- Once quinoa is cooled, add it and chickpeas to the bowl and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss again.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or shrimp. Letting the salad sit for 15 minutes after dressing enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, high protein, meal prep, healthy, Mediterranean