Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
• 0.5 cup Red Onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
4. 4Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
5. 5In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
7. 7Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
8. 8Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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