Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Spread the quinoa on a large baking sheet to cool.
salt in a small bowl.
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Spread spinach on a platter, then spoon the quinoa mixture over top.
Arrange chickpeas, bell peppers, cucumber, and olives on the bed of spinach and quinoa.
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and sprinkle with red onion.
Top with pita chips.
If you like, drizzle with additional olive oil.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
