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Balanced Greek Salad

Balanced Greek Salad

A satisfying Greek salad enriched with lentils and quinoa for a complete, balanced meal. Perfect for those seeking a filling, nutritious option.
Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)
PREP TIME20 minutes
COOK TIME0 minutes
TOTAL TIME20 minutes
Servings 4
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek-Inspired
Keyword 20 mins or less, cucumber, Easy Lunch, High Protein, lemon, lentils, Nutritious, onions, quinoa, tomato, Whole Grains

Ingredients

  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 capsicum
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups cooked lentils
  • 50 g plant-based Feta I used @dilectiogourmet
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse your quinoa and cook according to your packet instructions. Rinse under cold water to cool down the grains.
  • Wash all your veggies. Deseed the cucumber. Chop all the veggies and olives.
  • Add the quinoa, cucumber, lentils, tomato, capsicum, red onion, and olives to a salad bowl.
  • Add the oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix and enjoy.

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Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 667kcal | Carbohydrates 78g | Protein 21g | Fat 32g | Sodium 900mg | Fiber 17g | Vitamin A 1406IU | Vitamin C 95mg | Calcium 128mg | Iron 8mg