Quinoa Salad Mediterranean – A Healthy Way to Watch Your Weight

Have you tried Quinoa?

You may not of heard of it yet… but it is really healthy.

It’s pronounced ‘Keen Wah’ and is a gluten-free seed and a great substitute for rice dishes.

The good news is quinoa is made up of 15% protein and low in fat.

 It’s nutrient rich and high in fiber and can really help if you’re looking for a healthy recipe to maintain your weight. 

If you’d like to find out more about the origins of quinoa then check out it out here.

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Quinoa Salad Mediterranean - A Healthy Way to Watch Your Weight

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Mediterranean, quinoa, salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 limes zest and juice
  • 4 oz. Feta cheese crumbed
  • 2 oz. Kalamata olives chopped, with brine
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley stems removed and chopped
  • Optional: Black pepper to taste
  • Tip: For an added layer of flavor toast the quinoa over medium heat before cooking.

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in lime zest, lime juice, Feta cheese, chopped olives, and fresh parsley until thoroughly combined. Season with black pepper, to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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