Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions; let cool.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast 15 minutes until crisp.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, and olives.

4. 4

   Whisk remaining olive oil with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss gently.

5. 5

   Serve at room temperature.