Chickpea Quinoa Salad (Easy + Vegan)
This vegan Chickpea Quinoa Salad is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. Tossed in a lemon tahini dressing, it's perfect for healthy lunches or meal prep.
Ingredients
Quinoa Salad
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup finely chopped kale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
Make the Lemon Tahini Dressing
- In a mason jar or small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, kale, chickpeas, diced cucumber, and sliced almonds. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated. Taste and adjust as needed.
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Calories: 394kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 616mg, Potassium: 575mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 768IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 130mg, Iron: 4mg
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