Dijon Quinoa Pasta Salad - Vegetarian | Vegan | Recipes | Healthy Living

Ingredients

• ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• ¾ cup sea shells pasta (Conchiglie)
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• ¾ cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 cup cup finely chopped parsley
• ⅓ cup cup Virgin cold pressed olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• ⅓ cup cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
• ½ tsp teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 avocado cut into smaller pieces
• ⅓ cup cup of Kalamata pitted olives (chopped)
• ½ cup cup Feta cheese (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste