Easy and Healthy Garbanzo Quinoa Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)
Easy Garbanzo Quinoa Salad made with chickpeas, fresh veggies, and lemon dressing. Healthy, meal prep friendly, and delicious.
Equipment
- Small Pot
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small jar or container for dressing
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa Dry, Rinsed and Drained
- 2 cup Water
- ½ English Cucumber Diced
- 2 Roma Tomatoes Dice
- 7 Mini Peppers Diced
- 1 can Garbanzo beans Organic, Rinsed and Drained
Dressing:
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ½ Lemon Juiced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Large Garlic Cloves Minced
Serve With:
- 3 - 5 oz rotisserie chicken or wild planet tuna
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa - Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Prep the Vegetables - Dice the cucumber, roma tomatoes, and mini peppers. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans.
- Make the Dressing - In a small container or mason jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad - In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, vegetables, garbanzo beans, and dressing. Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve - Serve immediately or portion into meal prep containers alongside rotisserie chicken or canned tuna for a balanced mea
Notes
Nutrition value contains rotisserie chicken.
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Nutrition
Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1841IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg
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