Healthy Chickpea Salad Recipe
created by
Lana B. Apr. 21, 2025
“Quinoa chick peas cucumber feta and sprouts. Its delicious!”
Coach Sam
“Delicious and nutritious! Such great choices Lana”
Instructions
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1. Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of red quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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2. Prepare the vegetables: While the quinoa is cooking, dice the cucumber, chop the onion, and herbs.
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3. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, feta cheese, sprouts, onion, and herbs.
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4. Dress the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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5. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Ingredients
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1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 medium cucumber, diced
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1 cup sprouts (e.g., alfalfa or broccoli sprouts)
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1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or cilantro), chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
calories
320
fat
12
saturates
4
carbohydrates
40
fibers
10
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
12
Healthy Chickpea Salad Recipe
My Rating
Lana B.Author
"Quinoa chick peas cucumber feta and sprouts. Its delicious!"
Coach Sam
"Delicious and nutritious! Such great choices Lana"