Loaded Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

dry quinoa, rinsed well

1 cup

water

1 15 ounce can

chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 tbsp

avocado or olive oil

1/2 tsp

coarse salt

5 oz

baby spinach leaves

large tomato, cored, seeded, and cut into chunks

avocado

basil leaves (depending on their size)

small garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp

lemon juice

1 pinch

or two of salt

water (1/4-1 cup)