This is the type of perfectly balanced one-dish meal that is great to keep for some quick & healthy lunches during the week!

Ingredients: – 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
– 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1/2 cucumber, diced
– 2 stalks celery, minced
– 2 carrots, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, diced
– 1/4 red onion, minced
For Dressing:
– 2 avocados, pitted
– 1/2 bunch cilantro
– 1 Tbsp olive oil
– 1 Tbsp maple syrup
– 1 garlic clove
– juice of 1 lime
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp chipotle hot sauce (optional)

Directions:
– Cook quinoa in 2 cups vegetable broth until fluffy. Let sit to cool slightly.
– Combine quinoa with chopped vegetables
– Blend dressing ingredients in food processor
– Stir dressing into salad mixture.

Enjoy!