Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water.
In a medium pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the lemon-herb dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, honey (or maple syrup/agave), salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, fresh parsley, fresh mint, and Kalamata olives.
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
If desired, crumble feta cheese over the salad.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later. The flavors meld together even more as it sits.
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For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu.
You can customize the vegetables to your liking – bell peppers, carrots, or spinach would also be great additions.
Make ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey in the dressing to your taste preference.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Toasted nuts or seeds, such as pine nuts or sunflower seeds, can add a nice crunch.
For a complete meal, serve with whole-wheat pita bread or grilled chicken/fish.
If you are meal prepping, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Rinsing the quinoa removes the saponins, which can give it a bitter taste. Don't skip this step!
• Salad (Mediterranean-inspired)
• Approximately 450-500 calories
• 20 minutes (Easy)
• 40 minutes
• 8-12
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