High Protein Salad
High protein salads are the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor, ideal for lunches, dinners, or gatherings. This vibrant salad features nutrient-rich quinoa, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, creating a filling dish that everyone will love. With a zesty dressing and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to your taste. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken or turkey, this salad is sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let cool.
- While cooking quinoa, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with chickpeas, chopped veggies, and feta cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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