Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 c. water2 cubes chicken bullion1 clove garlic, smashed1 cup uncooked quinoa1 large red onion, diced1 large green bell pepper, diced1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 tsp. salt2/3 c. fresh lemon juice1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar1/4 c. olive oil
1.Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
2.Gently stir the onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Serving Size: Makes 4 cups, serves 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEAELLEN07.
2.Gently stir the onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Serving Size: Makes 4 cups, serves 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEAELLEN07.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 302.3
- Total Fat: 19.9 g
- Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
- Sodium: 1,150.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 25.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
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