Vegan Gluten-Free Rainbow Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups mixed color cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups mixed color bell peppers, diced
• 2 medium avocados, diced
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds Dressing Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp agave nectar or maple syrup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, avocado, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl. Gently mix all the ingredients together.
3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, agave nectar or maple syrup until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. Sprinkle sliced almonds or sunflower seeds on top of the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy your colorful and healthy Vegan Gluten-Free Rainbow Salad!