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Quinoa, arugula, roasted chickpeas, chopped cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and creamy hummus dressing in a wooden bowl.
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5 from 11 votes

Arugula Quinoa Salad

20-minute Easy Arugula Quinoa Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing is a high-protein, complete meal. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, packed lunch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 499kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry quinoa or 1 ½ cups cooked
  • 15 ounces chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed

Optional for roasting chickpeas:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder

For the salad:

  • 1 ½ cups chopped cucumber (about one-half large)
  • ½ pint grape or cherry tomatoes quartered (about 1 cup)
  • ½ medium red onion small dice (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives chopped
  • 6.5 ounces marinated artichoke hearts jarred or canned (quartered)
  • 2 ½ cups baby arugula or baby kale or spinach, or chopped iceberg, romaine, or green lettuce

For the hummus dressing:

  • ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons hummus
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the packet. Set aside to cool.
  • Roast the chickpeas (optional): Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Rub the chickpeas between layers of paper or kitchen towel to dry. Toss them with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and salt to taste. Transfer them to a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes. Broil for about 2 minutes more, or until crispy. Set aside.
  • Make the dressing: Add the hummus, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice to a medium bowl. Mix well. Add 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons water, or as needed until the desired consistency.
  • Combine: Transfer the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, artichoke hearts, and arugula to a large bowl. Add the quinoa and chickpeas. Pour in the dressing. Mix well until fully incorporated.

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Notes

  • Roasting the chickpeas is optional. You can also add them directly from the can (rinsed and drained).
  • To make this salad in 20 minutes: Start by cooking the quinoa, and roasting the chickpeas at the same time. Chop the veggies, and make the hummus dressing while the chickpeas are roasting. Once everything is ready, mix to combine.
  • For meal-prep: Pre-cook the quinoa and chickpeas, and cut the veggies ahead of time. This way, assembling the salad with dressing takes just 5 minutes.
  • For serving: Serve warm, or wait until everything cools before combining.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1654IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 7mg