Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Quinoa Chickpea Salad is a fresh and healthy salad recipe that’s easy to prepare and packed with protein. This salad is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue or picnic. The combination of fluffy quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and hearty chickpeas makes for a delicious and filling meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking to add more plant-based protein to your diet, this Quinoa Chickpea Salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

• 1 cup white quinoa, uncooked
• 2 ½ cups water
• Pinch of salt
• 1 can chickpeas, washed and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• Avocado, for serving
• ¼ cup Primal Foods BBQ Ranch + more for serving

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. To prepare the Roasted Chickpeas, toss the chickpeas with bbq ranch sauce in a bowl, then pour them into a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange them into a single layer, then bake for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Add quinoa, water and pinch of salt to a saucepan on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and serve.

Step 3: To assemble the salad, add quinoa to a bowl and top with bbq ranch chickpeas, red bell pepper, avocado. Add more bbq ranch if you prefer.

If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out my Vegan Eggplant Teriyaki. All of recipes can be found on the homepage under RECIPE BOX. Enjoy!

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