High Protein Dill Pickle Salad
Tangy, refreshing, and packed with protein, this **High Protein Dill Pickle Salad** is the perfect blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring fluffy quinoa, protein-packed chickpeas, crunchy dill pickles, and fresh red onion, this salad is elevated with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with zesty lemon juice and aromatic fresh dill. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or a picnic side dish. Bursting with probiotics from the pickles and loaded with nutritious plant-based proteins, this easy recipe satisfies both your taste buds and your health goals. Serve chilled for a cooling treat or enjoy fresh to savor every bold flavor. Perfect for pickle lovers looking for a unique, high-protein salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 cup dill pickles
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating called saponin, which can make it taste bitter.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the chickpeas, and then set them aside.
Chop the dill pickles into small pieces to make up 1 cup.
Finely dice half a medium red onion and set it aside.
Chop fresh dill to fill 1/4 cup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped dill pickles, diced red onion, and fresh dill.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently mix until all ingredients are well-coated.
Serve immediately, or for a colder salad, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.0 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 3323 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1635 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
