So I am definitely a day late on this post, but I want to start a meatless Monday series! All my favorite protein packed meatless recipes. This isn’t a diet. Just an extra day to fill up on produce and yummy grains. This first recipe is a an awesome light salad that is perfect for lunches!
Spinach Quinoa Salad
What you need:
1 cup red quinoa (prepare according to directions)
1 can of rinsed chick peas
2 handfuls of spinach
1 ounce herb goat cheese crumbled
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp spicy mustard
Salt and pepper
How you do it:
Add spinach and chick peas to warm quinoa. Mix together oil, vinegar, honey and mustard to make a vinaigrette. Stir dressing into the quinoa. Add goat cheese, salt and pepper and toss.
Tada! Easy peasy quinoa salad. Serve warm or cold.
