Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (1 1/2 cups uncooked)
• 1 15- ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 English cucumber (seeded and chopped)
• 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
• 3 cups arugula
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and stir to evenly coat.