Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, parsley, and any additional herbs you choose.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper in a mason jar or medium bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg