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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- 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.
- Pour the avocado dressing over the quinoa chickpea salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.