Italian Quinoa Salad

 3 cups quinoa, cooked

15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed

10 oz organic cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1/2 red onion, diced

basil, fresh, minced

olives, optional, sliced

 

Italian Dressing

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

1.  Prepare the Italian Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings.

2.  Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine.

3.  Divide the salad equally among 4 bowls and serve.

Notes:  1 cup dry quinoa will make 3 cups cooked quinoa