By Ally Keeley
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and give it one final gentle toss to incorporate the cheese evenly.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge.
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This Salad Vegetarian Healthy Mediterranean recipe is ready in 30 minutes and features dry quinoa, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, feta cheese, crumbled and other delicious ingredients. Contains 320 calories total.
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and give it one final gentle toss to incorporate the cheese evenly.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge.
Calories per Serving: 320
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