Quick Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Whether you are searching for a healthy and quick lunch to take to work or just

trying to put dinner on the table without having to spend lots of time in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered with a quick healthy vegan Quick Chickpea Quinoa Salad recipe. It feels so perfectly satisfying and nourishing, thanks to the fresh peppers, herbs, grains, and legumes.

Quick Chickpea Quinoa Salad [Vegan]

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 2 cups of water
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup cooked chickpea
• 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
• 1 cup fresh herbs of choice chopped (parsley, cilantro, basil, arugula)
• 1-2 large bell peppers chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• juice of one large lemon about 1/4 cup
• 1 clove of garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Preparation

1. Cook the quinoa. Combine the quinoa, water, and turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the temperature to maintain a simmer. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand covered for about 5 minutes.
2. Then remove the lid, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
3. Make the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients. Set aside.
4. Once the quinoa is cooled, make your salad. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
5. The salad will keep for up 3 days in the refrigerator and taste even better the next day, so a great option for meal prep.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/quick-chickpea-quinoa-salad-vegan/