The most difficult part of a diet is sacrificing all the flavors and food that you know and love. At Chocolate Mousse Catering we can help you keep your diet..delicious!
This is a scrumptious lunch recipe, making it even easier to enjoy your diet!
Italian Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- ½ cup small white cannelloni beans
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 roasted bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup marinated artichokes*, halved
- ¼ cup fresh bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium Roma tomato, chopped
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Note: If you don’t use marinated artichokes, be sure to add ½-1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, a generous dash of sea salt, and increase the oregano to ½ teaspoon!
Directions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine all ingredients and toss to combine. Taste and adjust spices to taste.
- Optional: If time allows, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to really let flavors meld. Enjoy!
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