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A refreshing grain salad with lemon vinaigrette, featuring quinoa and seasonal vegetables.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 can (15 oz, drained) chickpeas
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
2. Step 2: Chop 1 medium cucumber and 1 cup cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice 1/4 cup red onion.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp chopped dill.
4. Step 4: Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly. Add drained 15 oz chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion to the quinoa.
5. Step 5: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.