Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas—a vibrant, nutritious, and downright delicious

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 small red onion (diced)
• 1 can (15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste