Spring into Spring-- Healthy Easy Lunch Box Quinoa Salad

Spring Quinoa Salad

Welcome spring with this colorful salad. This dish is loaded with fiber, protein and anti -oxidants.  It is also very kid friendly, as it is both sweet and crunchy. Perfect for an afternoon snack or an easy no fuss lunch.

Ingredients:

1 medium beet shredded

2 medium carrots shredded)

1 large peeled apple shredded

1/4 cup walnut chopped

4 tablespoons of parsley

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ cup of quinoa

½ cup of chickpeas

Directions:

Place shredded beets, carrots and apple in mixing bowl and mix to combine. Add walnuts, parsley, quinoa and chickpeas on top of mixed vegetables and toss

For dressing, in small bowl whisk together lemon juice and oil.  Pour dressing over salad and mix until well combined and evenly dressed.