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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
When you’re looking for a healthy snack or a lighter dinner, this simple Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, filled with yummy add-ins, is perfect.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Salad , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- 1 roasted red pepper diced
- 1 1/2 cups diced marinated artichoke hearts
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in chicken stock: bring to boil in large pot then cover to simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, chop your veggies.
- Cool quinoa off and stir in chopped veggies, feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oregano. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
1023mg
(43%)
Potassium
492mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1023mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.