Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Rating
3.0 
Tangy, full meal salad with grilled chicken and kalamata olives.
Yields Preparation Time Cooking Time
8 15 mins 20 mins

Ingredients

Directions

1. Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
2. 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.
3. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
4. Gently stir the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa.
5. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed.
6. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutritional Summary

There are 315 calories in 1 serving of Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.
Calorie Breakdown: 46% fat, 27% carbs, 27% prot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size per serve
Amount Per Serving
Calories
315
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
16.28g
21%
Saturated Fat
3.927g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.23g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.393g
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
806mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
21.58g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2.1g
8%
Sugars
2.66g
Protein
21.48g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
85mg
7%
Iron
3.05mg
17%
Potassium
389mg
8%
Vitamin A
50mcg
6%
Vitamin C
32.9mg
37%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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