Quinoa Chickpea Recovery Salad
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dry Quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas Drained.
- 1 large Cucumber Diced.
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 1/2 cup Red onion Finely diced.
- 1 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic Minced.
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Steps
- Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool.
- Make dressing: whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and 3 tbsp water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Perfect for post-workout when you want something light but filling.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
| Calories | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | g |
| Sugar | g |