Gluten-Free Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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A vibrant gluten-free salad featuring nutty quinoa and tender chickpeas, brightened with a creamy lemon-tahini dressing perfect for a healthy lunch. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 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 320 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 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. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1 medium diced cucumber, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Add cooled quinoa to the chickpea mixture and pour the lemon-tahini dressing over the salad. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

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