Greek Quinoa Salad

THM Friendly: E

Salad:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (could use brown rice)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or white beans)
  • 1/2 lb. Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fat free crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup black olives, drained and sliced

Mix together in a large bowl.

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Dressing:

  • 4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp. red wine vinegar (or ACV or balsamic vinegar)
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper (could add cayenne, if desired)
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. MCT oil (or 1 Tbsp. olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth

Blend dressing ingredients together well and pour over the salad. You can add some cooked chicken breast for some protein. Refrigerate so itโ€™s nice and cold.

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enJOY!

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