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Ingredients


Salad:

  • 2 Cups uncooked quinoa
  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 Red onion
  • 1 Box of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 Cans of chickpeas
  • 1 Plain hummus
  • Kalamata olives
  • Feta cheese

Dressing

  • 6 tbsp tahini
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp water (to thin)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions


  1. Cook the Quinoa: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Set aside to cool.
  2. Chop the Veggies: Chop the veggies into bite-size portions, halving the tomatoes and dicing the parsley.
  3. Mix Dressing: Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl and transfer to a jar.
  4. Roast the Chickpeas: Rinse and dry the chickpeas, then place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle some dressing over them and add some paprika. Place the chickpeas in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 F.
  5. Assemble Salad: Layer quinoa, chickpeas, dressing, and veggies. Top it all with feta cheese.