Green olive grain salad
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Green olive grain salad
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This easy grain salad with green olives, feta cheese and cucumber is a delicious lunch recipe and great as a side dish to your favorite protein.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked grains I used bulgur wheat
- 2 cups green olives pitted
- 3 cups cucumber chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese cubed
- 1-2 cups fresh herbs I used 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and quarter cup each chopped parsley and chopped chives
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2-3 tsp salt
- 1-2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the grains to package instructions. Once cooked, allow to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the cooked grains to a large mixing bowl then add the chopped cucumber and feta cheese. Add the olives and herbs.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl then pour over the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
1728mg
(72%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1076IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1728mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1076IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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