Quinoa salad with chickpeas and mint

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Quinoa
  • Quinoa : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
• Salad
  • Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) : 1 can
  • Cucumber (diced) : 1 medium
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 1 cup
  • Red onion (finely chopped) : 1/4 cup
  • Fresh mint leaves (chopped) : 1/4 cup
• Dressing
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 1 clove
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the quinoa
• In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and water.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Prepare the salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mint leaves.
• Make the dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Combine everything
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
• Adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Serve the quinoa salad chilled or at room temperature.

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocado to the salad for extra flavor and nutrition.
• This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Information

• Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is high in protein and fiber.
• Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein.
• Mint adds a refreshing and aromatic flavor to the salad.