# Spinach, chickpea, quinoa

Perfect for warmer temperatures, this spinach, chickpea and quinoa salad works well as a vegetarian main dish or a hearty side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 3-4 cups baby spinach
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tomato, cored, seeded and chopped
• 3 green onions chopped
• ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Lemon vinaigrette
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

1. In a bowl, rinse the quinoa in 3 changes of water. In a medium-sized saucepan, add two cups water, salt and the quinoa. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, set aside and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine spinach, chickpeas, tomato, green onions and quinoa. Toss with lemon vinaigrette and top with feta cheese, salt and pepper.