A simple and healthy dish featuring quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh herbs with a lemon dressing.
Author:Mary
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broth is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rinsed chickpeas, chopped parsley, mint, and dill.
Dress the salad: Pour the lemon dressing over the quinoa and chickpea mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Serve: Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese.
Add other vegetables like chopped cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch.