Meatless Monday: Greek Style Tri-Color Quinoa Salad
Servings 4
Calories 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa tri-color, red or white
- ¼ cup crumbled light feta cheese
- ¼ cup or 12 pitted kalamata olives sliced
- 1 scallion chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced
- ½ cup shelled edamame soy beans
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of water into a medium sized pot and add quinoa.
- Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- Add remaining ingredients to a serving bowl and stir to coat with dressing.
- Once quinoa is cool, add to the serving bowl.
- Add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve over a bed of fresh kale, mixed greens or romaine.
Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7*
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g