Chickpea, Avocado, and Quinoa Summer Bowl
A fresh and nutritious summer bowl combining quinoa, chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Grains
- 0.5 cup quinoa (rinsed)
Legumes
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
Vegetables
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup cucumber (diced)
Fats & Oils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Liquids
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Seasonings
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Herbs
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa as per package instructions and let cool.
- Combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to add other fresh vegetables or herbs for variation.