Five Minute Salad

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Today for lunch I made this delicious quinoa chickpea salad. It probably took me 5mins TOP to whip up. This made probably 2-3 portions (So I have lunch for tomorrow as well!)

So for starters, you will definitely need cooked quinoa. I tend to make a large batch of plain quinoa (cooked with a clove or garlic) at the beginning of the week, and it will last me almost 7 days. Its really great to have on hand when you're on the go all the time. Its nice to just throw a couple spoonfuls into a salad, or stir fry or omelette or even in a Tupperware for a mid day snack at school.

1/2 Can of Chickpeas (drain and rinse)

1 tsp Olive Oil 

1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa 

1/2 Tomato, Avocado and Lemon 

Salt to taste 

1/2 tsp finely chopped parsley

1. Combine quinoa and chickpeas in a bowl 
2. Mix in the olive oil 
3. Dice up your tomato and avocado - mix them in with the quinoa and chickpeas 
4. Depending how much "sourness" you can handle, you may want to use a little less than half a lemon or a little more to the salad. The lemon really does give it a good quick. 
5. Finally, add parsley and salt to taste

Happy Friday!