Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Avocado Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
• ½ cups Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced
• ¼ cups Red Onion, Chopped
• 1 cup Chickpeas, Cooked
• ½ cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt And Pepper
• 1 whole Avocado, Pitted, Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¼ cups Lemon Juice

Preparation Instructions

1. Place the quinoa in a pot with water (1 part quinoa, 2 parts water). Bring it to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes till all the water is gone. It should look translucent. No need to drain.

2. Add tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, parsley, salt and pepper to the quinoa in a large bowl.

3. Use a mini chopper or mash the avocado by hand in a bowl. Mix in olive oil and lemon juice. Mix into quinoa and add salt and pepper to taste.