Quinoa Salad
Aug 03, 2024 02:50 AM
Quinoa Salad with chickpeas and feta is a feel-good (and taste-good) meal! Fluffy quinoa is tossed with flavorful ingredients like arugula, fresh herbs, roasted red peppers, and toasted nuts, all in a zippy Mediterranean-inspired dressing. Chickpeas add some extra protein too!
Why You’ll Love This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Fresh, Fabulous Mediterranean Flavors. After the quinoa is cooked, it’s tossed in the best dressing: a flavorful combination of zippy, fresh lemon juice, smoky paprika, and olive oil. Arugula is peppery, roasted red peppers add sweetness, and feta brings some salty goodness.
So Many Ways to Enjoy It. Quinoa salad pairs well with grilled mains, making it one of the best potluck sides. You can divvy up portions with Baked Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Tofu for meal prep lunches, tuck it inside a pita, scoop it up with Homemade Naan, or eat it on its own.
Easy to Make and Serve. This healthy meal comes together in 30 minutes, and quinoa salad can be served cold or room temperature, so it’s a great dish to take on-the-go.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup tightly packed baby arugula optional
- ¼ cup loosely packed chopped fresh parsley basil, dill, or other soft, tender herbs (or a mix!)
- 1 can reduced sodium chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 14-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and diced (about 1 cup)
- ¾ cup slivered sliced, or roughly chopped toasted almonds, chopped toasted pecans, or roasted pistachios, divided
- ¾ cups crumbled goat cheese or feta about 4 ounces, divided
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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