Lemon Quinoa Salad with Parsley and Chickpeas

This simple recipe for Lemon Quinoa Salad with Parsley and Chickpeas is loaded with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and bright, fresh flavours. Perfect for weekly meal prep, this delicious quinoa salad is also a true crowd pleaser that’s worthy of an appearance at your holiday table. Gluten-free, vegan, and super delicious!

We’ve been making this Lemon Quinoa Salad with Parsley and Chickpeas on repeat the last couple of months. Like, every Sunday. Sometimes mid-week too.

So, because we’ve been slightly obsessed with this gem of a salad, we figured it was the perfect recipe to share with you this week! Plus, this quinoa salad is super versatile – pack it up for a workweek lunch OR add this recipe to your holiday meal planning to serve alongside your perfectly roasted turkey. This quinoa salad is super simple but incredibly delicious, making it perfect for any occasion!

So what exactly is in this new fave salad of ours? The ingredients are simple:

• Quinoa (obvs.) – We used red quinoa here but you can use whichever kind you prefer. Considered a “complete protein” because it contains all nine essential fatty acids, quinoa is fluffy, light, and the perfect base for this salad.
• Chickpeas – We like to soak and sprout our own chickpeas because it helps to neutralize anti-nutrients and makes them easier to digest. You can most definitely use canned chickpeas too – we do when we fail to plan ahead.
• Carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion – Every salad should probably include a lil’ coloured veg.
• Lots and lots of fresh parsley – Awesome for detoxifying, a great antioxidant, and this gorgeous herb counts towards your “greens” for the day!
• Fresh garlic – Antimicrobial and antiviral. Also, anti-bland (garlic adds so much delicious flavour to this salad!).
• Lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil – Yummy citrus to go along with some healthy fats.
• Cumin, sea salt, and pepper – Simple, simple seasoning.

One of the reasons we love this Lemon Quinoa Salad with Parsley and Chickpeas is because it makes for easy peasy lunches during the work week. It stores super well in the fridge all week (awesome for meal prep!) and if we don’t have enough leftovers from dinner the night before, it’s this quinoa salad to the delicious rescue! Because it’s packed with tons of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and lots of veg, it can be a meal all on its own.

Although not a traditional holiday recipe, consider including this Lemon Quinoa Salad with Parsley and Chickpeas in your upcoming celebrations and gatherings. This is a low maintenance, stress-free recipe that is super simple to prepare. You can make it a day or two in advance and cross off one of the many things from your holiday to-do list early!

What’s your favourite versatile recipe that’s worthy for both everyday and holiday meals?

 

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