Meatless Monday: Greek Style Tri-Color Quinoa Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa tri-color, red or white
1/4 cup crumbled light feta cheese
1/4 cup or 12 pitted kalamata olives sliced
1 scallion chopped
1 cup English cucumber sliced
1/2 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.
Recipe Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7*
Nutrition Facts
Meatless Monday: Greek Style Tri-Color Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 280
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g
20%
Cholesterol 2mg
1%
Sodium 379mg
16%
Carbohydrates 32g
11%
Fiber 4g
17%
Sugar 1g
1%
Protein 10g
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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