Mediterranean Quinoa ~ Mason Jar Salad Recipe
July14
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Greek Seasoning
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
- ½ cup artichoke hearts, diced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, diced
- ¼ cup chicken peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the Olive Oil, sherry vinegar, and greek Seasoning.
- Add this to the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar.
- Layer the roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, olives, chick peas, and romaine.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
- Shake to mix up the ingredients.
Quick Notes
Calories: 480 Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 9g Protein: 13g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1040mg
Number of servings (yield): 4