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Mediterranean-Roasted-Chickpea-Quinoa-Salad
Rose Lewis

Mediterranean Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Salad

A vibrant, nutrient-dense salad featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, fresh cucumbers, kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a refreshing lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • ➡️For the Base:
  • * 1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
  • * 2 cups vegetable broth for extra flavor
  • * 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and patted dry
  • * 1 tbsp olive oil
  • * 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ➡️For the Salad:
  • * 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • * 1 cucumber diced
  • * 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • * 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • * 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • ➡️For the Dressing:
  • * 3 tbsp tahini
  • * 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • * 1 tbsp warm water to thin
  • * 1 clove garlic minced
  • * Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Roast the Chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and crunchy.
  2. Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  3. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Add warm water one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. Assemble: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and olives.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

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