Avocado Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 c. quinoa
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 large head cauliflower
• 1 small onion
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 3 tbsp. safflower oil
• 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas
• ¼ lb. spinach

Dressing:

• 1 avocado
• ½ a bunch cilantro
• ¼ c. lemon juice
• ½ c. filtered water
• 1 tbsp. agave
• 1 ½ tsp. cumin
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ½ c. safflower oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Cook quinoa with salt and cool completely. Fluff with a fork in a measuring cup before using.

Toss prepped vegetables with safflower oil and seasonings onto a single layer on two large sheet pans lined with parchment.

Roast veggies for 20 minutes or until tender and brown.

Cool completely.

To make dressing:

Blend ingredients in a food processor or blender. Dressing should be completely smooth. Add water as needed to thin.

To compose:

Layer quinoa, spinach, and roasted vegetables. Drizzle dressing as desired.

Enjoy! ✦

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