Chickpea Mediterranean Bowls (Printer-Friendly Layout)

These bright chickpea bowls come with heaps of veggies, a scoop of quinoa, olives, and a sprinkle of feta for a simple, bold Mediterranean-style bite.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 15 g chopped fresh parsley
02 - 40 g feta cheese, crumbled up
03 - 70 g pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
04 - 0.5 red onion, diced up nice and small
05 - 1 cucumber, chopped into bits
06 - 150 g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
07 - 250 ml cooked quinoa
08 - 1 can (425 g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

→ Dressing

09 - Black pepper to taste
10 - Salt to taste
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 30 ml fresh lemon juice
13 - 45 ml olive oil

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Go ahead and serve right away, or stash it in the fridge for a couple of hours if you like it cold.
02 - Set the mix aside at room temp for about 10 minutes so everything really comes together.
03 - Drizzle your dressing all over the salad base and gently flip it around until everything’s covered.
04 - Grab a little bowl and whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until it looks nice and blended.
05 - Pile your chickpeas, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and parsley into a big bowl.

# Extra Tips and Tricks:

01 - Want more protein? Toss in some grilled shrimp or chicken before you dig in.
02 - Switch out quinoa for couscous or brown rice if you want to change it up.