Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups water
• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.

4. 4

   While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.