Italian-Inspired Zayqpufzn
A delicious and heart-healthy Italian-inspired dish designed to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can 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, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 300 |
| Protein (g) | 12 |
| Carbs (g) | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 500 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |