Peach, Chickpea and Mozzarella Salad

Serves 3

This summery salad is an explosion of flavors and colors that go together so well!

Sweet, juicy peaches are combined with creamy mozzarella, chickpeas, and quinoa. The tangy mustard dressing and crunchy pecans are a perfect finish!

8 oz quinoa (cooked)

1 can chickpeas or cooked lentils, drained and rinsed

2 cups arugula (kale or watercress are nice substitutes)

1 1/2 peaches, sliced

4-5 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese torn into bite-sized pieces

2 oz pecans or walnuts ,roughly chopped

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp maple syrup

1. Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2. Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper.

3. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, arugula, and half of the dressing.

4. Gently fold in the peaches and mozzarella.

5. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter with pecans