This vegan Quinoa & Chickpea Salad was the result of my cravings for a plant-based meal. Freshly-squeezed Meyer lemon juice and sliced avocado added tons of flavor, too.

Spring Quinoa Chickpea Salad

I came across a giant bag of quinoa when I was cleaning out my pantry during one of the power outages we had during the rains (because what else am I supposed to do when my internet is down?! Ha).

I prefer to buy quinoa that is pre-washed like this one so that just saves a messy step that would previously result in wet quinoa pieces all over my kitchen. That’s no fun to clean-up. Anywho, once you make the quinoa, all you have to do is chop some veggies, open a can o’ beans, and you got it:

Quinoa Chickpea Spring Salad

I didn’t even add any oil to this recipe, just a squeeze of a Meyer lemon and a chopped avocado for some healthy fat. Alan and I ate this almost every day last week for lunch. He never even complained about it getting monotonous. So, either he wasn’t paying attention, or he really liked it. Win!

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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad (Vegan)

Spring Quinoa Salad

★★★★★

5 from 15 reviews

This salad is as easy as cooking quinoa and adding chickpeas and chopped veggies. Squeeze some lemon on top and add chopped avocado. Done!

  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch of parsley, stems removed and leaves chopped (to yield about ½ cup tightly packed leaves)
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 Meyer lemon, juiced
  • 1 large avocado, sliced open, peeled, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
  2. Combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped parsley, chopped bell pepper, chopped green onions, lemon juice, and avocado in a large mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper and stir to make sure everything is combined.
  3. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
  4. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5-6 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 250

Keywords: quinoa salad vegan