Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cubes chicken bouillon; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces; 1 large red onion, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; ½ cup chopped kalamata olives; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup chopped fresh chives; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil

An easy to make light salad that can be served with or without chicken for vegetarians.

INGRIDIENT

2 cups water

2 cubes chicken bouillon

1 clove garlic, smashed

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces

1 large red onion, diced

1 large green bell pepper, diced

½ cup chopped kalamata olives

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh chives

½ teaspoon salt

⅔ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.

Step: 2

Gently stir the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 278 calories; protein 18.4g; carbohydrates 20.1g; fat 13.9g; cholesterol 44.6mg; sodium 713.1mg.

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