Mediterranean Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 170 guncooked quinoa
• 400 gcanned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 200 gcherry tomatoes, halved
• 1cucumber, diced
• 1red bell pepper, diced
• ½red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cupchopped parsley
• 3 tablespoonsolive oil
• 3 tablespoonslemon juice
• 1garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoonsalt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the quinoa and cook it according to the package directions.
2. 2Allow it to cool completely.
3. 3Combine the quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion and parsley.
4. 4Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
5. 5Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly.
6. 6Refrigerate for 15 minutes or serve immediately.