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Summer Chickpea Quinoa Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

This is a refreshing salad perfect for those hot summer days. This salad is quick to prepare, and is full of fresh flavours.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa cooked and cooled
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 handful cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 sweet bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

For the creamy dill dressing

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the quinoa, feta cheese, all the vegetables and parsley.

  2. In a large measuring cup, all add the ingredients for the dressing and whisk together until smooth. 

  3. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the quinoa salad, and stir together until everything is well combined. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Recipe Notes

The longer this salad sits, the better it tastes. It's great to make ahead of time. 

Will keep in the fridge for up to three days.