Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Y’all, get ready for the yummiest healthy salad recipe! This is my-to vegetarian dinner that I make at least once it week. It is packed full of vegetables and major flavor! The added quinoa makes for an extra protein and filling salad.

If you’re feeling like you want extra protein, I suggest adding salmon or grilled chicken. It’s a great addition! See below for the list of ingredients and steps to make this meal.

Ingredients

{Serves 4}

4 cups of arugula

1/2 cup of halved olives (I prefer black)

1/2 cup of rinsed garbanzo beans

1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup of chopped english cucumbers

1/2 cup of crumbled feta chese

1/2 cup of chopped artichoke hearts (I prefer in oil options)

1 cubbed avocado

1/2 cup of cooked quinoa

lemon dressing – recipe linked here

Steps

[1] Place the arugula in the bottom of a large salad bowl evenly.

[2] Cook quinoa.

[3] While quinoa is steaming, make the lemon dressing – recipe here

[4] Top the arugula with the following ingredients: olives, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, artichoke hearts, avocado and quinoa. I place in a horizontal fashion – see image below. I like it for presentation! 🙂

[5] Drizzle desired amount of lemon dressing on top and toss. Enjoy!