Name: Crunchy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Fresh Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Cooked Quinoa; 1/2 cup Canned Chickpeas, rinsed; 1 tablespoon Hemp Hearts; 1/2 cup Diced Cucumber; 1/4 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper; 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley

Nutrition

Per serving

253 calories

Protein: 12g; 18% of calories
Carbs: 37g; 55% of calories
Fat: 8g; 27% of calories

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Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve and pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the best texture.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pre-cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced cucumber, and diced red bell pepper.
Whisk together the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley in a small bowl to create a light, zesty dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle the hemp hearts over the top for a satisfying nutty crunch.

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