One of my go-to's during eating season 😁 Here's how I make mine:

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked according to package instructions

• 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Optional

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

• green onions

For the Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• pinch of onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

2. Prepare Chickpeas: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and chickpeas.

3. Add Vegetables: Add the diced cucumber, green bell pepper, lemon zest, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and mint to the bowl with quinoa and chickpeas.

4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

5. Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

6. Give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional mint leaves and lemon zest if desired.

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Welcome to my kitchen! I’m here to champion the beauty of simplicity - because you don’t have to be a chef to do good food. Expect lots of culinary inspiration, easy-to-follow recipes, feel-good-food & cooking tips. Because let’s face it - we want minimal effort with maximum taste. 

When I’m not cooking, I’m working out, staying up to date with the latest fashion trends, dreaming of living in Tuscany and being a wife to Rob and mom to our fur-baby - Milo. Here’s to your plate being as adventurous as your travels.