Quinoa Greek Salad with Cannellini Beans

This salad is a variation I developed based on my orzo Greek salad. I also added cannellini beans to up the protein level. This recipe would make a great Meatless Monday recipe or quick salad to take for lunch. I like to prepare this salad the night before so the flavors have time to combine. Enjoy!

Recipe

Greek Salad with Quinoa and Cannellini Beans

Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired salad full of delicious ingredients!

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Easyhealth Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup quinoa
• ▢ 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
• ▢ 1 large tomato , diced (approx. 1 cup)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
• ▢ 2 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar , or your favorite vinegar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• ▢ ½ cucumber , peeled, cored and diced (approx. 1 cup)
• ▢ ½ cup black olives , sliced
• ▢ 2 green onions , diced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ▢ 2 to 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce , optional
• ▢ ½ cup feta cheese , crumbled, optional
• ▢ pepperoncini

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Instructions

• Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside until cool.
• Meanwhile, toss cannellini beans, tomato and parsley with vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil and ground pepper. Set aside 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to develop; stir occasionally.
• Add quinoa, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, cucumber, olives, green onion, lemon juice and oregano to bean mixture. Toss lightly.
• To serve, garnish with feta and pepperoncini, as desired. May be served over romaine lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Salad with Quinoa and Cannellini Beans

Amount per Serving

Calories

 

312

Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

16

g

25

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

20

%

Cholesterol

 

16

mg

5

%

Sodium

 

480

mg

20

%

Potassium

 

436

mg

12

%

Carbohydrates

 

32

g

11

%

Fiber

 

4

g

16

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

9

g

18

%

Vitamin A

 

1875

IU

38

%

Vitamin C

 

12.7

mg

15

%

Calcium

 

149

mg

15

%

Iron

 

2.8

mg

16

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mediterranean Greek Salad recipe with quinoa and cannellini beans for extra protein!

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