Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad
A refreshing quinoa and chickpea salad combining fluffy quinoa with crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, green onions, and fresh parsley. Lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and mint create a bright, cooling dressing with a gently peppery finish, making it a light choice for lunch, picnics, or a colorful side dish.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Stir in cooled quinoa.
- 3
Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper together in a separate small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to combine.
- Calories 167.34 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.88 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 24.52 g 9%
- Total Fat 5.88 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 92.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.61 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 2.12 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 47.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 291.22 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 67.53 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 27.46 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 167.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 167.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad healthy?
- Chickpea and Quinoa Herb Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 167.34 calories and 4.88 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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