High Protein Salad
High Protein Salads are a fantastic way to enjoy a nutritious meal packed with flavor and color. This vibrant dish combines protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas with fresh vegetables, making it both satisfying and refreshing. Ideal for any occasion, these salads are customizable, allowing you to mix in your favorite ingredients or proteins. Perfect as a light lunch, hearty side dish, or main course at dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also visually appealing, ensuring it stands out on any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Add chopped herbs into a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with chickpeas, chopped veggies, and feta cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
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