One-Pot Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Lemon Vinaigrette

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A refreshing, protein-packed quinoa salad tossed with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for a quick healthy meal. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, 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 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: 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 using a fine mesh sieve, then combine it with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, mince 1 garlic clove and in a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
  4. Step 4: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine until everything is evenly coated. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

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