Description
High-Protein Chickpea Quinoa Salad Jars are a vibrant and nutritious meal option that combine protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas with fresh vegetables, making them perfect for meal prep or healthy on-the-go lunches. These colorful jars are not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients to keep you satisfied throughout the day. Enjoy them at picnics, lunch breaks, or as a light dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare vegetables: Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic powder; toss gently.
- Jar it up: Layer the salad ingredients in mason jars starting with quinoa at the bottom.
- Seal and store: Tighten lids on jars and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook/Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg