Mediterranean quinoa bowl

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serving: 4

Salad

• 1 cup (250 mL) quinoa, dry, rinsed
• 1 cup (250 ml) chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cup (250 mL) red bell pepper, seeded, cubed
• 1 cup (250 mL) cucumber, unpeeled, cut into cubes
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
• 1 cup (250 mL) Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup (60 mL) Kalamata olives, pitted, sliced
• 60g light feta, cut into small cubes

Dressing

• 2 tbsp. (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tap. (5 ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) garlic, finely chopped
• Salt, pinch
• Pepper to your taste

Accompaniment

¼ cup (60 mL) of Tzatziki, yogurt based

Preparation

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package
2. Cut the ingredients and prepare the vinaigrette
3. Assemble the salad either individually or in a large bowl
4. Add the salad dressing and serve with Tzatziki

 Nutritional values

Per serving : 436 calories, 52g carbohydrates, 16g protein, 19g lipids, 8g fiber

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