Spinach Quinoa Salad Recipe | healthyGFfamily.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (already cooked according to package (approximately 1/2 cup dry quinoa, becomes 2 cups cooked))
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (chopped into slivers or thin strips)
• 1 cup dried tart cherries
• 1 1/2 cup cucumber (diced (approximately 1 small cucumber, skin on or peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch slices, then quartered))
• 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (drained and well rinsed)
• 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds if nut-free (more according to tastes - I prefer the extra crunch and add extra when serving )
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper (more or less to taste)
• olive oil if sauteing chickpeas
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced