Crispy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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A light, nutritious salad featuring toasted chickpeas and fluffy quinoa tossed in a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, canned chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Fluff with a fork and cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, 2 cups baby spinach, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve warm or chilled.

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