If you’re looking for a healthy and tasty meal that’s easy to make, then look no further than this Greek Quinoa Chickpea Salad! This salad is loaded with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Perfect for picnics and potlucks!

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Post updated May 2023 with new photos.

Greek Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas Recipe: A Nutritious and Delicious Meal

I originally published this recipe 5 years ago and I can honestly say it is still one that I love and come back to time and time again. It is easy, nutritious, and delicious… pretty much a triple threat. 

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense pseudo grain that’s packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. It’s also gluten-free and low in calories, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to eat healthier. 

Chickpeas are another great source of protein and fiber, together the two are a powerhouse for plant based protein, making this a great vegetarian option!

This Greek Quinoa Salad is also loaded with vegetables, including cucumbers, red onion, and kalamata olives. These veggies are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

And the best part is that it is very easy to make. Just a little bit of chopping and a quick pot of quinoa and you are ready to go! 

It is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to change the flavor profile. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover quinoa.

Ingredients 

• Quinoa – You can use any color or a blend of the different colors.
• Chickpeas
• Cucumber
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Red Onion
• Sliced Kalamata Olives
• Crumbled Feta
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Thyme
• Ground Mustard

For a complete detailed list of the ingredients continue towards the bottom of the page.

Instructions

(If you still need to cook your quinoa you can cook it in the pressure cooker or cook in a saucepan on the stovetop. Use double the water to the amount of quinoa you are using. Add everything and bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.)

First make dressing by adding the vinegar, olive oil, oregano, thyme, and mustard to a bowl. Whisk to combine.

Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta to a large bowl. Drizzle on the dressing.

Toss everything to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.

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Original Post:

Today I am sharing this delicious Greek Quinoa Chickpea Salad with you. And I am a big enough person to admit when I inspire myself. I adapted my own Two Bean Mediterranean Salad into this delicious quinoa based Greek Salad.

I was looking for a good make ahead summer salad that did not involve any leafy greens but I didn’t want to make my favorite Two Bean Mediterranean Salad again for the billionth time in one week. So I switched it up a little.

I was really feeling quinoa, like craving quinoa…weird? So I figured I better include some quinoa in my new salad. With the addition of quinoa I opted to take out the black beans and just leave chickpeas. And I was very pleased with this choice.

I also decided to leave out sweet peppers that I would normally add in and stick more to a classic greek salad. Which normally includes tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, cucumbers, and feta.

So for the dressing I kept it simple but still flavorful. The dressing consists of red wine vinegar, olive oil, classic greek oregano, plus the addition of thyme and ground mustard.

Now I am not calling this a classic greek salad, because I added quinoa and chickpeas so I guess it should be ‘Greek Inspired’ anyway you call it this dish is tasty and filling. Perfect for a lunch (absolutely perfect for meal prep) and great for dinner, either on its own or with chicken. This Greek Quinoa Chickpea Salad is actually perfect with my Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs or my Grilled Chicken Shawarma OR I will make a second batch of the dressing and marinate chicken in it, slap it on the grill then slice it up and throw it on top of the salad.

So to make this Greek Quinoa Chickpea Salad even more perfect it is also great made ahead and great for a potluck/picnic/bbq. Actually this salad gets better with a little rest time, letting the dressing soak in with the vegetables and quinoa. Plus since the salad is so hearty it does great sitting out for a period of time without it going bad.

Anyway you look at it this is a great option for lunch, snack, side dish, dinner, breakfast??? Well maybe not breakfast but this Greek Quinoa Chickpea Salad is really that perfect.