Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea Salad
This fresh and satisfying Mediterranean Quinoa-Chickpea Salad is the perfect balance of cozy and fresh, featuring zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, satisfying chickpeas and hearty quinoa. It’s perfect for a picnic or a light summer meal.
Budget Friendly,Dietitian Pick,Lunch,No-Bake,One-Pot Wonders,Picnic,Salad & Slaw,Side Dish,Simply Schnucks,Summer
4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 tbsp. juice)
- 2 tbsp. jarred minced garlic
- 2 cups Full Circle quinoa, cooked
- 1 can (15.5 oz.) Schnucks garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup baby carrots, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
- chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon zest and juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add cooked quinoa, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), carrot, cucumber, red onion and tomato; stir until combined. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Serve garnished with feta and parsley.
Nutrition Facts
435 Calories Per ServingFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 422mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 11gSugars: 4gProtein: 13gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe