Greek Pesto Quinoa Salad
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This instant pot greek pesto quinoa salad is such a great and refreshing summer meal. It’s healthy, fresh, and so good for any warm day. You can eat it cold or warm. If you’re looking for a guilt free meal that you and your family can enjoy. This is it.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth (stove top) 1 ½ cups chicken broth (for instant pot)
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 2 tablespoons Greek Salad Dressing
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 Handful of basil sliced
- ¼ cup feta
Instructions
Stove Top Directions
- Bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. add the chicken broth, spinach, and 1 cup of grape tomatoes (reserving the remaining cup for later). Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- When done, remove from heat and stir in the pesto, remaining cup of grape tomatoes, greek salad dressing, chickpeas, basil, and feta. Serve warm or cold.
Instant Pot Directions
- Add the first 3 ingredients to the instant pot plus 1 cup of the grape tomatoes (reserving the other cup for later). Be sure to use 11/2 cups of chicken broth instead of the 2 cups required for stovetop. Cook for 1 minute followed by a 10 minute natural release
- Open the instant pot and add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, stir well and let sit on the stay warm setting for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold
Nutrition Information
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Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
661mg
(28%)
Potassium
780mg
(22%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
801IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 801IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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