This hearty, satisfying salad has been trending on social media for ages, and one bite makes it easy to see why!
Prep: 15 minutesmins
Cook: 0 minutesmins
Total: 15 minutesmins
Recipe makes approximately 4servings
Equipment Needed
Large mixing bowl
large wooden spoon
Small mixing bowl
whisk
serving bowls
Ingredients Needed
For the Salad
2cupscooked quinoa(cooled)
115-ounce canchickpeas(drained, rinsed)
1cupdiced English cucumber(approximately 1 8-ounce cucumber)
¾cupfinely diced red onion(approximately 1 4-ounce onion)
½cupfinely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley(approximately ½ of 1 bunch)
¼cupfinely chopped fresh mint leaves(approximately ½ of 1 bunch)
2tablespoonsminced fresh dill(approximately ¼ of 1 bunch)
½cupchopped roasted pistachios
1cupfeta cheese crumbles
salt(to taste)
freshly ground black pepper(to taste)
For the Dressing
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice(juice of approximately 1 medium lemon)
¼cupolive oil
salt(to taste)
freshly ground black pepper(to taste)
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Instructions
Add 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, 1 cup diced English cucumber, ¾ cup finely diced red onion, ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, ½ cup chopped roasted pistachios, and 1 cup feta cheese crumbles to large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over ingredients in mixing bowl, then gently stir or toss ingredients together until well blended. Set bowl aside.
Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, plenty of salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully incorporated.
If not serving salad immediately, refrigerate salad and prepared dressing separately in airtight containers until ready to serve.
When ready to serve salad, divide salad between serving bowls. Drizzle desired amount of prepared dressing over each serving and toss to incorporate. Serve salad immediately.
Recipe Notes
Quinoa: Prepare the quinoa far enough in advance that it can be completely cooled before making the salad. If you're cooking the quinoa more than 1 hour before making the salad, let it cool completely and then refrigerate it in an airtight container. Don't reheat the quinoa before making the salad.
Dressing: Use as much or as little of the prepared dressing as you like. You may not need the full amount.