Lemony Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Quinoa

A bright and healthy salad with chickpeas, spinach, quinoa, and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Chickpeas
• 2 cups Baby Spinach
• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• to taste Sea Salt
• to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh Mint

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Cook quinoa according to package instructions; fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and baby spinach.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh mint.
4. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to combine.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. For best flavor, let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Suitability: vegetarian,gluten-free,dairy-free

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch