Quick and Healthy Lunch Bowl

1Cooking the Quinoa Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, olive oil (3 tablespoons), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

2Preparing the Ingredients While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, chickpeas, lemon juice, and parsley. Combine them in a large bowl.

3Making the Dressing In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil (3 tablespoons), balsamic vinegar (1 tablespoon), honey (1 teaspoon), Dijon mustard (½ teaspoon), salt, and pepper until well combined.

4Divide the cooked quinoa into bowls. Top with the prepared vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful lunch bowl.