Description
Zucchini Chickpea Quinoa Salad mixes zucchini, fresh parsley, green onions and chickpeas with a spiced olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup quinoa (cooked according to package)
- 1 – 15 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped into small chunks {about 1 1/2 cups})
- 3 green onions (green parts chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice {optional}
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl mix chickpeas, zucchini, green onions and parsley together.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, tumeric, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper for the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Add the quinoa to the zucchini and chickpea mixture and combine.
- Mix in dressing and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 201 kcal