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Lemon-Walnut Quinoa And Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad with lemon, walnut, quinoa, and chickpeas.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook quinoa: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. 2. Prepare dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and minced garlic.
  3. 3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, walnuts, and parsley. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4. Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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