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Quinoa Bowl

ingredients

  • 2-3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber, quartered and diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tsp of jar)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper

directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt. Whisk until blended.
  3. Drizzle dressing on top of dry ingredients and toss. Season with extra salt and pepper as needed. For best flavor, let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Add cooked, shredded chicken or salmon for more protein.