| Prep Time | 15 |
| Cook Time | 20 |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 large red onion diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled fat free feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbs olive oil
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Sodium 1367mg
57%
Total Carbohydrates 30g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 33g
66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.