Description
This refreshing quinoa chickpea and avocado salad is a protein-packed, fiber-rich, heart-healthy vegan dish perfect for meal prep, weight loss, or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool.
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas.
Dice the avocado and chop all vegetables and herbs.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil (optional), cumin, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
Top with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve immediately, or store chilled.
Notes
Use red or tricolor quinoa for more texture and color.
Swap chickpeas with black beans or lentils if desired.
Add 1 teaspoon tahini to the dressing for a creamier version.
To meal prep, keep avocado and dressing separate until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook (aside from quinoa)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa chickpea and avocado salad, healthy vegan salad, quinoa salad meal prep, high protein vegan salad