GREEK-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD
Packed with flavorful power foods, this salad is as delicious as it is healthy and good for you. Served cold, it's perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings. -Julie Stockel, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUINOA GREEK-INSPIRED SALAD
I love pesto, and quinoa is so good for you. So why not mix them and all the amazingness! Bacon is not necessary; chicken would work, or you could go with no meat at all. Serve hot or cold.
Provided by Jasmine Sohrakoff
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
- Stir pesto, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bacon into the quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 667.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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