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Quinoa Pesto Salad
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Quinoa Pesto Salad With Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes

This pesto quinoa salad is so colorful, healthy, filling and delicious! This quinoa bowl makes a complete vegetarian lunch or dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pesto, quinoa
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions, then let cool.
  • Put cooked quinoa in a large bowl, add pesto and mix until combined. Add chickpeas and tomato slices and mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1219IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4mg