Madd Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

 

So I have a best friend. Her name is Maddy. You see, we sometimes call her Madd and she is super sweet, energetic, and funny. Along with my other best friend Shelby, Maddy is my work out buddy. She is really healthy and exercises like a crazy woman. She is funny because she doesn't like salads at all. She wants to because then she thinks that she is healthy and sometimes she likes to pretend that she likes them, but we all know that she doesn't. She just can't get over the lettuce. And that's okay! Its totally understandable for those of you who don't like lettuce. To be honest with you, its really a weird thing. I like putting lettuce on things, but lettuce in and of itself has a bland texture and a bland taste (most the time). So Maddy, we are all here to say that we accept you even if you don't like salads. You are still a heathly beast. And to all of those who don't like salads either, its okay!! We accept you too. But here is the great thing. A salad doesn't even have to have lettuce to be considered a salad. You can mix any of your favorite veggies and fruits and say your a salad eater! Awesome huh?! Well, here's to you Maddy. Here is a delicious salad without lettuce! Yes, I just did what you thought couldn't be done. Here is my "Madd" Mediterranean Quinoa Salad!  :)



Ingredients

• 1 can organic garbanzo beans
• 1 Roma tomato,chopped
• 5 Tb. chopped red onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup peas
• 3 Tb. olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tb. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tb. agave
• dash of oregano
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups of prepared quinoa
• crumble feta cheese (optional)

1. Mix it all together.
2. Ummmm...what else? Oh wait. That's all. Okay your done. Good job!
3. Enjoy.
4. Refrigerate
5. Enjoy your day!