Ingredients
– 2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
– 1 cup of preferably pre-rinsed quinoa
– 15 oz of canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
– 1 chopped English cucumber
– 1/2 small minced red onion
– 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley
– 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh mint leaves
– 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios (alternatives include cashews, walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds)
– 1 cup (4 oz) of crumbled feta cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup of lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons)
– 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon of honey
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Bring 2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock to a boil in a medium pot.
2-Add 1 cup of preferably pre-rinsed quinoa, lower the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
3-Fluff the quinoa with a fork and chill it in the refrigerator until cold.
4-While quinoa chills (about 20 minutes prep so far), chop 1 English cucumber, mince 1/2 small red onion, finely chop 1/2 cup fresh parsley and 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves.
5-In a large bowl, combine the cold quinoa, 15 oz drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped pistachios (1/2 cup), crumbled feta (1 cup or 4 oz), cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6-Whisk together the lemon dressing: 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, salt and pepper.
7-Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Last Step:
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🌾 Use pre-rinsed quinoa to save time and ensure no bitter saponin coating remains
🥒 Prepare the quinoa a day ahead and keep it refrigerated for easier salad assembly
🥑 For extra creaminess and healthy fats, add sliced avocado just before serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 602
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 20