Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens

Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.

Ingreadient

  • ⅔ cup water
  • ⅓ cup quinoa
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or other coarse salt
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup rinsed no-salt-added canned chickpeas
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup)
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • 1 (5 ounce) package prewashed mixed greens, such as spring mix or baby kale-spinach blend (8 cups packed)