Fresh Greek Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
2 large roma tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup spinach, shredded
cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large avocado, chopped
cup fat free feta cheese
Preparation
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About
You’ve heard me say it before, and I’ll say it again. Quinoa is tops on my list of grains. Except, it’s really not a grain according to the world’s healthiest foods . . .
“Most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is a recently rediscovered ancient “grain” once considered “the gold of the Incas.”
Who knew?
Fitness Magazine used my favorite “grain.” in a salad recipe that sounded delicious. Fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado and feta cheese.
Colorful, and full of good stuff, the salad was simple to put together after work. I modified the recipe and eliminated one avocado. Sorry, but that’s just too much fat, even though it’s good fat, for me.
Happy cooking!
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 278
Total Fat: 17.29g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Sodium: 582mg
Total Carbs: 23.53g
Dietary Fiber: 6.36g
Sugars: 4.01g
Protein: 7.83g
Weight Watchers Points 6
Yield:
4
Added:
Friday, January 8, 2010 - 6:33am
