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Mediterranean quinoa salad in a bowl
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Easy Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This bright, fresh and Easy Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is the perfect, healthy side dish for any occasion!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 1 large bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Bring the vegetable broth and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth has been absorbed (about 15 to 20 minutes.) Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
  • Gently stir the chickpeas, onion, bell pepper, parsley, and chives into the quinoa. In a separate, small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt. Pour over the quinoa and stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 430mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g