Name: Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon- Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 cup water; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Water, as needed to thin the dressing

Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon- Tahini Dressing

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Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon- Tahini Dressing

Deliciously fresh and healthy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon- Tahini Dressing

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Salad

Servings

Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients

For the salad:

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cup water
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

For the dressing:

1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Water, as needed to thin the dressing

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for15-20 minutes, until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped red bell pepper, chopped red onion, andchopped fresh parsley
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, maple syrup, salt, and blackpepper. Add water as needed to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to coat.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!