Cucumber Chickpea Salad Jar
Make your meal prep a breeze with this vibrant Cucumber Chickpea Salad Jar! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and a medley of fresh veggies, this salad is drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these jars not only look good but are also incredibly nutritious and easy to assemble. Enjoy them as a quick lunch on the go or as a refreshing side dish at picnics. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can have several jars ready for the week. Dive into this colorful and satisfying salad that’s sure to please everyone!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 4 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 1 large English cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing vegetables and cooking quinoa.
- Whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In four mason jars, layer the dressing first, followed by red onion, chickpeas, cucumber, quinoa, cilantro (or parsley), and cherry tomatoes.
- Seal jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.fullrecipeshub.com/cucumber-chickpea-salad-jar/