High-Protein Quinoa Salad Recipe
You want something healthy that actually feels worth eating, so this High-Protein Quinoa Salad Recipe delivers without boring you.
Because bland “wellness” meals disappoint, this fresh, colorful bowl brings protein, texture, and just enough personality to keep things interesting.
High-Protein Quinoa Salad Recipe
Fresh quinoa salad packed with protein and vibrant ingredients
Ingredients
- Fresh quinoa salad packed with protein and vibrant ingredients
- Quinoa dry: 1 cup
- Water: 2 cups
- Chickpeas drained: 1 can (400g)
- Cucumber chopped: 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes halved: 1 cup
- Red onion finely chopped: 1/4 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley chopped: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Feta cheese optional: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly, then cook with water in a saucepan for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Let quinoa cool slightly, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to combine.
- Add feta if using, toss gently, and serve or chill briefly.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Folate: 30%
- Iron: 20%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Potassium: 15%
- Let quinoa cool for better texture.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brighter flavor.
