Lunch Idea: Quinoa Salad Sometimes finding new lunch ideas is hard, especially when trying to eat he

Lunch Idea: Quinoa Salad

Sometimes finding new lunch ideas is hard, especially when trying to eat healthy. I dont always feel like a plain salad, and defintiely don’t want my leftovers from last night!

This salad is full of fresh veggies and healthy carbohydrates that will give you protein and lots of energy to get through your day! Enjoy :)

Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth (can substitute with water)
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 cup chick peas
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ red pepper, chopped
¼  red onion, chopped
Crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
5 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Celtic sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions
1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth/water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa softens and liquid evaporates — about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and place in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper and set aside.
3. Once quinoa is cool, add remaining ingredients and gently toss. Divide and serve.

**Tip: you can also add some hemp seeds for added protein :)