Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled white chole (white chickpeas)

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1 carrot, grated

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1/2 bell pepper (any color), diced

• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Chaat masala (optional)

• Roasted cumin powder (optional)

• 30 gms quinoa

Instructions:

1.      In a large bowl, combine the boiled white chole, quinoa ,cucumber, carrot, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and coriander leaves.

2.      Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, chaat masala, and roasted cumin powder. Toss everything together until well combined.

3.      Adjust seasoning according to your taste.

4.      Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

5.      Serve cold as a refreshing and nutritious salad.