🌞Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado - 🌞

🌞ENERGY BOOSTING🌞

Ingredients:

For the salad:

- 1 cup quinoa

- 2 cups water or vegetable broth

- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

- 1 large avocado, diced

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

- 1/4 cup fresh corriander, chopped

- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the dressing:

- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- 1 garlic clove, minced

- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large salad bowl to cool.

3. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

4. Once the quinoa has cooled, add the chickpeas, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped parsley to the salad bowl.

5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.

7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together before serving. Enjoy your energizing plant-based meal!

This salad is packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates from the quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, and vegetables, making it an excellent choice for boosting energy levels.