Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

This Quinoa Salad is a powerhouse of plant-based protein. It keeps well in the fridge for days, making it the ultimate meal prep champion.

Modo de Preparo

1. Cook Quinoa: Combine quinoa and water/broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool.
2. Chop Veggies: While quinoa cooks, dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and onion.
3. Combine: In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables.
4. Dress: Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. Garnish: Stir in fresh parsley right before serving.

Dica

Rinsing quinoa before cooking removes its natural coating (saponin), which can make it taste bitter.