Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Avocado Dressing

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein source as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Avocado Dressing

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 ripe Avocado
• 1 juice Lime
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
3. In a blender, blend together the flesh of the ripe avocado, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the avocado dressing over the quinoa chickpea salad and toss to combine.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.