Description
A fresh and healthy quinoa salad with creamy avocado and protein-packed chickpeas. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to mix.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Add cherry tomatoes or cucumber for extra freshness.
- Substitute lime juice for lemon if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, avocado, chickpeas, healthy, vegetarian