Meatless Monday Series

So I am definitely a day late on this post, but I want to start a meatless Monday series! All my favorite protein packed meatless recipes. This isn't a diet. Just an extra day to fill up on produce and yummy grains. This first recipe is a an awesome light salad that is perfect for lunches! 

Spinach Quinoa Salad 

What you need:

1 cup red quinoa (prepare according to directions)

1 can of rinsed chick peas

2 handfuls of spinach 

1 ounce herb goat cheese crumbled 

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar 

1 tsp honey 

1 tsp spicy mustard 

Salt and pepper 

How you do it:

Add spinach and chick peas to warm quinoa. Mix together oil, vinegar, honey and mustard to make a vinaigrette. Stir dressing into the quinoa. Add goat cheese, salt and pepper and toss. 

Tada! Easy peasy quinoa salad. Serve warm or cold.