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    Chickpea Quinoa Salad

    Published: Jul 25, 2022 · Modified: Aug 4, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Chickpea Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh veggies and tossed with simple citrus vinaigrette. This is an easy and healthy lunch for busy days, especially if you meal prep!

    Quinoa salad with chickpeas and cucumber in a wooden bowl on cream background.
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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients:
    • Ingredient Substitutions:
    • How to make chickpea quinoa salad?
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More salad recipes:
    • Chickpea Quinoa Salad

    Why This Recipe Works

    When you are tired of lettuce-based salads and need something different, quinoa salad fits the bill. It's easy to prepare and lasts longer in the fridge. Perfect for meal prep!

    I combined cooked quinoa with chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion for a tasty combination of flavors. The simple honey lime dressing is all you need as a final touch.

    Feel free to use this as a base and play with ingredients. Add more veggies or substitute with what you have on hand. I am sharing more options below.

    Ingredients:

    Ingredients for the chickpea quinoa salad on a gray background.
    • quinoa: cooked and cooled; follow my recipe for 1-Minute Instant Pot Quinoa for perfectly fluffy results!
    • chickpeas: aka garbanzo beans, canned or cooked from dried beans
    • cucumbers: any you like; I used seedless mini cucumbers
    • onion: I prefer red onion in salads but use what you like
    • lime juice: adds fresh citrus flavor to the dressing
    • honey: just the right amount of sweetness in the dressing

    Ingredient Substitutions:

    • Use cooked orzo, bulgur, or brown rice in place of quinoa.
    • Use lemon vinaigrette or creamy Ranch dressing.
    • Add avocado, pomegranate perils, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, peas, or other veggies to the mix.
    • Add cooked and chopped chicken breast or turkey breast.
    • Add feta cheese cut into cubes or crumbled to the mix.
    Quinoa salad in a wooden bowl.

    How to make chickpea quinoa salad?

    • Cook quinoa and cool completely. Chop veggies. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
    Ingredients for chickpea quinoa salad in a bowl.
    • Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    Dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Combine all ingredients together.
    • Serve right away or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
    Salad with quinoa, chickpeas and cucumber in a mxing bowl.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can this salad be made ahead of time?

    Absolutely! This salad is perfect for meal prep. Toss it together and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    How should I store leftovers?

    Any leftovers should be stored in a container with a lid, in the fridge, for up to 4 days. You can keep the dressing separately and add it to the salad just before serving.

    What can I substitute in place of quinoa in this salad?

    You can use orzo, bulgur or brown rice in place of quinoa.

    More salad recipes:

    • Black Bean Taco Salad in white bowl.
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    • Broccoli salad in a bowl.
      Easy Broccoli Salad
    • Corn salad with tomatoes and cucumber.
      Fresh Corn Salad
    • Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

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    Quinoa salad with chickpeas and cucumber in a wooden bowl on cream background.

    Chickpea Quinoa Salad

    Author: Anna
    This Chickpea Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh veggies and tossed with simple citrus vinaigrette. This is an easy and healthy lunch for busy days, especially if you meal prep!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 516 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the salad:

    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
    • 15 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 small seedless cucumbers chopped
    • ½ small red onion chopped
    • ½ cup loosely packed chopped parsley

    for the dressing:

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cook quinoa according to instructions on the bag. I use my Instant Pot to make it. Once done, fluff it with fork and let it cool completely.
    • Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a large mixing bowl.
    • Chop cucumbers and onion. Add to beans.
    • Chop parsley and add to salad.
    • In a small mixing bowl or a jar with lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk together or shake the jar to combine the ingredients.
    • Add quinoa to veggies, then drizzle dressing over everything. Toss to combine.
    • Serve right away or chill in the fridge.

    Notes

    • This salad is perfect for meal prep. Toss it together and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • You can use orzo, bulgur or brown rice in place of quinoa.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 6mg
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    1. Agnes says

      August 01, 2022 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      This salad is fresh and filling! The quinoa definitely keeps you full longer and I appreciate that.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 03, 2022 at 10:21 pm

        I agree! It's a favorite around here. Thank you, Agnes!

        Reply
    2. Toni says

      August 01, 2022 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      This is so good!! Packed full of flavors and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 03, 2022 at 10:20 pm

        Thank you so much, Toni!

        Reply
    3. Taylor says

      August 01, 2022 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Just made this to have for lunches throughout the week and it is so delicious! Super easy to whip up and tons of flavor. Yum!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 03, 2022 at 10:20 pm

        Yay! That's fantastic! Thank you, Taylor!

        Reply

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