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High Protein Meal Prep Quinoa Salad For Easy Meal Prep

High Protein Meal Prep Quinoa Salad For Easy Meal Prep

A nutritious and protein-packed quinoa salad with chickpeas, vegetables, and feta cheese, perfect for weekly meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked, rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
  2. While quinoa is cooling, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. Once quinoa has cooled to room temperature, add it to the bowl with the vegetables, chickpeas, and feta cheese. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Divide the salad into 4 meal prep containers with tight-fitting lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSodium: 520mgFiber: 8g

Notes

For best results, let the quinoa cool completely before mixing to prevent wilting the vegetables. You can add grilled chicken or hard-boiled eggs for extra protein. The salad tastes even better after sitting for a few hours as the flavors meld together.

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