Healthy Summer Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

  • ½ cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

  • ½ cucumber, diced

  • 1 small tomato, diced

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

  • A handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped

  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing:

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ tsp ground cumin (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, and parsley.

  2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients.

  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.

  4. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Why it’s great: Plant-based, cooling, and energizing without being heavy.


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