Chickpea Quinoa Salad

There's something wonderfully satisfying about a well-composed salad, and this quinoa chickpea salad with avocado lime dressing is no exception. This salad is also perfect for meal prepping.

Prep Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 2

Ingredients

For Baked Chickpeas

• 400g caned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp cayenne, optional

• 2 tsp garlic salt

For Dressing

• 1 avocado

• 1/4 cup greek yogurt

• 1 tsp garlic salt

• juice of 1-2 limes

• few grinds of black pepper

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1/2 cups water

For Salad

• 1 cup quinoa

• handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped

• 1/2 cup cucumbers

• handful of arugula

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place in a small bowl and add paprika and 2 tsp garlic salt. Mix and bake at 350ºF for 20 mins until slightly crispy.

Step 2

In a pot of water cook the quinoa according to the instructions.

Step 3

Once the chickpeas are done, take them out and set aside.

Step 4

Make the dressing by blending all the ingredients together, until smooth.

Step 5

Chop the tomatoes and cucumber. In a bowl or in 2 storage containers add a handful of arugula, the tomatoes, cucumber, and chickpeas. Evenly divide the quinoa between the 2 storage containers or add half to your bowl. You can top with the dressing or you can serve it on the side.