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High-Protein Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A nutritious and flavorful salad combining chickpeas, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and herbs, perfect for a healthy meal or meal prep.

Ingredients

Chickpeas

  • 30 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed) (or 3 cups cooked)
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 0.5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (additional for dressing)
  • 1 cup dry quinoa (or 4 cups cooked)
  • 5 medium Roma tomatoes (diced (about 8 ounces))
  • to taste salt
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice (about 3 medium lemons)
  • 1 long English cucumber diced cucumber (about 3 cups)
  • 1.5 cups diced red onion (about 1 medium)
  • 0.5 cup hemp seeds (or hearts (optional))
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Dry chickpeas, toss with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil, then roast for 15 minutes. Broil for 3 minutes until crispy.
  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then let cool for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  • Drain and toss tomatoes with salt; set aside to drain excess liquid.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, hemp seeds, and dressing. Toss to combine and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast chickpeas until crispy and adjust salt and lemon juice to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: High-Protein