French-inspired Soluble Fiber Rich Vegan Dish
A delicious and heart-healthy French-inspired dish packed with soluble fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
Serve the French-inspired quinoa salad in a bowl and enjoy!
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 300 |
| Protein (g) | 12 |
| Carbs (g) | 25 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 500 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |