Cilantro Lime Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

A cool and healthy cilantro lime quinoa salad with chickpeas that is great for a cheap and healthy meal. This salad is a great choice for a quick and filling lunch or dinner because it is full of protein and bright flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Use cold water to rinse the quinoa

Mix quinoa and water in a saucepan

Once it starts to boil, lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is absorbed

Use a fork to fluff up the quinoa, then set it aside to cool

Put chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl

The quinoa should be cooked

Mix cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lime juice in a small bowl with a whisk

Add the dressing to the quinoa and toss it all together

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it

Enjoy! Serve cold