Name: Greek Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 2 bell peppers (any color) (diced (1" pieces)); 1 Cup cucumber (diced (1" pieces)); 1 Cup baby tomatoes (halved); 1 1/2 Cups chickpeas (cooked); 1/2 Cup feta (optional); 2 Cups qunioa (cooked); 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp basil; 1 tsp rosemary; 1 tsp dill; salt and pepper (to taste)

Bowl of Greek salad with quinoa and chickpeas

Greek Quinoa Salad

This salad brings it's 'A' game as a complete meal - you've got a whole grain, some protein, and of course some yummy veggies! Make this for your next picnic, or pack for lunches this week.

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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Servings 4

Equipment

knife
sauce pan/pot
serving spoon

Ingredients

2 bell peppers (any color) diced (1" pieces)
1 Cup cucumber diced (1" pieces)
1 Cup baby tomatoes halved
1 ½ Cups chickpeas cooked
½ Cup feta optional
2 Cups qunioa cooked

Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp dill
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

While your quinoa is cooking, dice your vegetables, and cube the feta (if using) into 1/2 " pieces
Mix up the dressing
Once the quinoa is cooked, and cooled slightly, add vegetables, chickpeas, feta and dressing, mixing well
Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

Keyword fiber, pulses, whole grains