Quinoa, Beet and Feta Salad
This quinoa, beet and feta salad packs a punch of flavor and health benefits. Try it out for a yummy, clean eating meal that won't disappoint.
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz can sliced beets drained with 1 tablespoon of the liquid reserved
- 1 Package of cooked quinoa or about 2 cups of your own
- 2 oz 56g crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 21g tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Healthy pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Drain the beets, reserving some of the liquid for the dressing. Roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces.1 8 oz can sliced beets
- Add the beets, quinoa and feta in a bowl.1 Package of cooked quinoa, 2 oz 56g crumbled feta
- In a another bowl whisk the lemon juice, honey, parsley, thyme and salt with the reserved beet juice.1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 21g tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, Healthy pinch of kosher salt
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa, beets and feta. Toss.
- Pour a cup of the salad onto a plate and sprinkle with dried parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 759kcalCarbohydrates: 123gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 1400mgFiber: 16gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 9mg
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