Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHodak's Restaurant & BarAll Weekday Lunch Specials Recipe

All Weekday Lunch Specials Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Dressings and Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Prep Vegetables

    While the quinoa is cooking, chop the bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the spinach leaves and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Protein

    If using grilled chicken, slice it into strips. If using chickpeas, ensure they are drained and rinsed.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, chickpeas, and grilled chicken. Gently toss to mix.

  2. 5

    Add Seasonings

    Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.

  3. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Top the salad with fresh parsley for garnish. Divide into portions and serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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