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You know, the self who practices yoga at sunrise, never loses her patience, and doesn’t need to wear make-up because her skin is so flawlessly dewy. Right. That self. Good thing this quinoa chickpea salad is far more attainable! While I’ve never had the patience for yoga (or much patience in general, just ask my husband), healthy make-ahead chickpea salad recipes can make us all feel like balanced zen masters. They help keep hectic days calm.

This stellar salad is a bright blend of fiber and protein-packed quinoa and chickpeas, along with crunchy almonds and fresh parsley.The ingredients are tied together with a bright, lemony roasted scallion dressing that you’ll immediately crave on everything.

This quinoa chickpea recipe is a throw-together on Sunday, then love yourself all week salad. (Two other of my favorite salads that fit the bill: Moroccan Chickpea Salad and Mediterranean Chickpea Salad!) It can last for days in your refrigerator and is an ideal companion to a wide variety of proteins, from Grilled Chicken Tenders, to Baked Salmon in Foil, to my favorite weeknight Baked Chicken Breast. Thanks to its high-protein ingredients, it is also filling enough to stand on its own for a lunch you’ll look forward to all morning.

How to Make Quinoa Chickpea Salad

With summer potluck season around the corner, this quinoa chickpea salad is an ideal recipe to have in your back pocket. Like my Roasted Vegetable Salad, it makes for a refreshing change of pace from standard backyard BBQ affair. While the roasted scallion dressing is a bit more fussy than what you’ll typically find in my collection of salad recipes and the three easy back-pocket dressings in my cookbook, it makes this recipe and is well worth the effort. My sister called it “an explosion of flavor.” She couldn’t have expressed my sentiments more perfectly.

The Ingredients

Quinoa. 100% whole grain goodness and a complete protein. Quinoa has a nutty flavor and is filled with fiber, making it a wonderful, hearty base for the salad. Dressing. Roasted scallions, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard create a bright, zippy, and flavorful dressing. You’ll want to add it to everything!Chickpeas. With oodles of fiber and vitamins, chickpeas are a healthy addition to this salad. They make it ultra filling and add wonderful texture. Toasted Almonds. For scrumptious, toasty, nutty goodness and added protein. Red Onion. Adds a tasty crunch and bite. Italian Flat Leaf Parsley. Fresh and bright.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 1 week.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Baking Sheet. The exact tool you need for roasting veggies. Citrus Juicer. You’ll never want to juice a lemon without this tool. Food Processor. This one has an extra large capacity.

Namaste!