Description
High protein salads are a delicious way to pack your meals with nutrition while tantalizing your taste buds. Featuring a vibrant mix of quinoa, fresh veggies, and protein-rich chickpeas, this salad is not only filling but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or as a centerpiece at gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and offers endless variations. Elevate your dining experience with this colorful dish that promises to leave everyone wanting seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Allow to cool briefly.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber; add chopped herbs.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, chickpeas, chopped veggies, and feta cheese until well combined.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad.
- Toss salad gently to coat everything in dressing. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg