Nutty Quinoa Salad
A flavorful and satisfying salad packed with high fiber and protein-rich ingredients. This carb-free dish combines nutty quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing to create a nutritious and delicious meal.
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Rinse quinoa thoroughly and drain. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, almonds, dried cranberries, and chopped parsley.
- 3.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 4.
Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until well combined.
- 5.
Let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6.
Serve chilled and enjoy this nutritious, high fiber, and protein-packed salad!
