Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dill Dressing
1 cup quinoa 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup (packed) roasted red peppers, drained, and sliced 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion (or finely chopped) 1/4 cup (packed) olives 1 tbsp fresh parsley 1/2 avocado, diced Garlic Paprika Chickpeas 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tsp oil 1/4 tsp each garlic powder, kosher salt and paprika Avocado Dill Dressing (blend): 1/2 an avocado 1/4 cup vegan mayo 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp
pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp fresh dill 1 tbsp agave 1 tbsp dijon mustard
Cook quinoa according to package directions and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Squeeze in the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, stir. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the other ingredients and blend the dressing. Heat a large pan on medium heat and add oil, chickpeas, garlic powder and paprika. Cook for around 5 to 7 min, until the chickpeas get a bit crisp. Add all the components to the mixing bowl, stir, and top with the dressing. Add more salt and pepper if desired. . .
