Chickpea and quinoa salad

Name: Chickpea and quinoa salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 portions

A packable salad of quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato and parsley with a lemon dressing. Keeps well for a workday lunch.

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This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Cook the quinoa in plenty of water for 12–15 minutes, then drain and cool.
Step 2. Combine with the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley.
Step 3. Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together, pour over and toss.
Step 4. Season with pepper and chill until needed.

No declarable allergens in the ingredients as currently selected.

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Cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs to the safe internal temperatures published by the Government of Canada.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and keep the fridge at 4°C or below.
Wash hands, boards and utensils between raw and ready-to-eat foods.
No alcohol is used in this recipe.

No common declarable allergens are listed in this recipe's ingredients.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

A daily folic acid supplement is widely recommended before conception and through early pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. Folate-rich foods do not replace the supplement. Ask your doctor which dose applies to you and follow your national health authority's guidance.
Vitamin D and iron requirements vary with diet, sunlight exposure and health conditions. Ask your doctor whether you need a supplement and follow your national health authority's guidance.
There is no known safe level of alcohol in pregnancy, and most guidance suggests keeping caffeine to around 200 mg a day. Recipes here contain no alcohol.