North Point Spiced Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

A vibrant quinoa salad with spiced chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing inspired by northern flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Quinoa, rinsed, Water, Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium (1 cup) Cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed; fluff with a fork and let cool.
3. Step 3: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, add 1 can drained chickpeas, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; sauté for 5-6 minutes until chickpeas are warmed and slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, spiced chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp honey, then pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.