Recipe · Lunch
Mediterranean Chickpea & Quinoa Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
This is a staple in my house. It is bright, crunchy, and gets even better as it sits in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep.
Fiber benefit: The combination of quinoa and chickpeas provides a massive dose of prebiotic fiber, feeding the exact bacteria that regulate your mood and energy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- Lemon-tahini dressing (3 tbsp tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water)
Method
- Toss the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta in a bowl.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth, adding warm water to thin it out.
- Drizzle over the salad and enjoy!