QUINOA SALAD

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp neutral oil (I prefer avocado)

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1/2 red onion

• 1/2 large cucumber

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 cup chickpeas

• 1/2 avocado

• salt/pepper to taste

Instructions:

• make quinoa (2 cups water to 1 cup dry, boil, reduce to simmer, cover).

• chop red onion, cucumber, and tomatoes into moderately small pieces.

• once quinoa is done, place in fridge for awhile to cool (not necessary but enhances the flavors and makes for a great, summer dish!)

• after quinoa is cooled, add oil and stir.

• rinse chickpeas and add to oiled quinoa along with red onion, cucumber, and tomatoes.

• add salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp each) and top with avocados.

• *stores well in fridge for 5 days (without avocado; chop avo fresh each day)