Mediterranean Chickpea & Quinoa Salad
A light, refreshing, and nutrient-rich Mediterranean salad made with chickpeas, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and olive oil, perfect for a heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, and low-calorie meal.
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420 calories
$7.5 per serving
$25 min
4 servings
low-calorie, heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, mediterranean cuisine
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Let it cool.
- 2.In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- 3.Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl and toss gently.
- 4.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 5.Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- 6.Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information
12g
fat
58g
carbs
11g
fiber
17g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly because it uses fiber-rich chickpeas, whole-grain quinoa, and fresh vegetables, which help stabilize blood sugar while providing essential vitamins, minerals, and lean plant protein.