Herbed Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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A bright and hearty salad combining nutty quinoa, tender chickpeas, and fresh herbs dressed in a creamy lemon-tahini sauce. This Mediterranean Hanukkah recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and 3 sliced green onions.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 2-3 tbsp water gradually until the dressing reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
  4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Step 5: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld, or serve immediately as a refreshing, protein-packed salad.

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