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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 cup cooked quinoa (white, red, or mixed)

1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 cucumber (diced)

½ red onion (finely chopped)

1 avocado (diced)

¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)

1 handful baby spinach or arugula (optional)

For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing:

2 tbsp tahini

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove (minced)

1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey

Salt and pepper to taste

2–3 tbsp water (to thin the dressing)

Instructions

Prepare the Quinoa

Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool completely.

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and sweetener. Add water slowly until the dressing is smooth and pourable. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Gently fold in avocado and spinach (if using).

Dress and Toss

Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until well coated.

Serve

Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Great as a main dish or a side. see more..