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Easy Chickpea Quinoa Salad (with Black Beans & Fresh Basil Dressing!)

Easy Chickpea Quinoa Salad with black beans and basil dressing is a healthy, high-protein meal prep lunch that gets better each day.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 430kcal
Author Marissa

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1½ cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper chopped
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Basil Dressing:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  • Blend olive oil, basil, honey, salt, red wine vinegar, and garlic until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, chickpeas, bell pepper, and red onion.
  • Pour dressing over salad.
  • Toss until evenly coated and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g