Greek Quinoa Picnic Salad
20 min
8–10 servings
160 calories
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups Nourish or Vegetable Broth, prepared
1 1⁄2 tsp Nourish Broth Mix
1 cup boiling water
1 1⁄2 tsp Vegetable Broth Mix
1 cup boiling water
2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix or Za'atar Seasoning
3⁄4 cup olive oil
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1⁄2 English cucumber
2 cups baby kale or spinach
1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Rinse quinoa; place in Round Steamer. Combine with broth. Cover; microwave on high for 15 min or until tender.
Meanwhile, in Cruet, combine dressing mix, oil, and vinegar; shake well. Cut tomatoes in halves and dice cucumber.
When quinoa is cooked, stir in 1⁄4 cup dressing, tomatoes, cucumber, baby kale or spinach and cheese. Taste and add more dressing, if needed. Sprinkle with toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving(with 1/4 cup Greek Dressing): Calories 160, Fat 8 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 5 g.
Tips
Make and serve straight from the Round Steamer.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein such as grilled chicken, and 2 cups leafy greens—add it right to the salad and add more dressing, if desired.