Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Spring is the perfect time to embrace fresh ingredients in your meals, and what better way to do that than with a delicious SIMPLi chickpea and quinoa salad?This isn't just any salad—featuring regenerative organic quinoa and chickpeas and vibrant veggies all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, it's not only packed with flavor, but it also contributes to sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices, making it a truly wholesome and earth-friendly dish.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified Tri-Color Quinoa

• SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified Chickpeas

• Chopped red onion

• Diced cucumber

• Parsley

For the Dressing

• Lemon

• Red wine vinegar

• Chopped garlic

• SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt & ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified Tri-Color Quinoa and Regenerative Organic Certified Chickpeas according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cookedSIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified Tri-Color Quinoa, Regenerative Organic Certified Chickpeas, chopped red onion, chopped red pepper, diced cucumber, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. Mix well to combine.

3. In a small bowl, combine the SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt. Whisk until blended, then set aside.

4. Add quinoa and chickpeas to the bowl with the other salad ingredients, and drizzle the dressing on top. Toss until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Season with black pepper, to taste, and add an extra pinch of salt if necessary. For the best flavor, let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

This salad makes for a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or a healthy dinner. Enjoy the bright, fresh flavor of these simple ingredients and get your fill of protein, fiber, and an array of essential nutrients with every mouthwatering bite. What makes this dish truly special is that the ingredients in it are not only delicious but also sustainably and ethically sourced so you can feel good about nourishing yourself, the planet, and the producers.