Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu feta

💰Cheaper: omit cheese

Tofu feta reduces calories and is dairy-free.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in carbs, while brown rice is more affordable.

Place quinoa, chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.

Stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat nicely.

Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours before serving.

Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts just before serving.

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