Quinoa Salad with Basil & Chickpeas
This healthy Quinoa Salad with Basil and Chickpeas is the perfect summer side dish! Loaded with fresh veggies and basil then tossed in a delicious homemade vinaigrette dressing. It's a gluten free and vegetarian dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa dry
- 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ cup Basil Leaves packed
- ½ Red Onion diced
- 2 Tomatoes Cherry or Plum; halved/diced
- 1 English Cucumber diced
Dressing
- ¼ cup Oil
- 2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- While the quinoa is cooking, chop your veggies, basil and prep your chickpeas.
- Place veggies, basil & chickpeas in a large serving dish or airtight container(if making ahead).
- Once the quinoa is finished cooking, let it cool then add to the bowl with your veggies.
- Pour dressing on top and mix well. Serve at room temperature or store in the fridge for a cold salad.
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