Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing - Natural Endocrinology Specialists

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste