We just came off a Vegas Vacation and you know what that means – buffets. By the last day I was ready to get home and eat nothing but salad for a while. Trite, but true. I whipped this up for dinners last week and found it to be refreshing, healthy, filling, and perfect for summer. It could also easily be converted into a vegetarian dinner – just omit the meat!
Domestocrat’s Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (makes 2 dinner-sized portions)
For the salad:
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 cup broccoli slaw
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 grilled chicken breast
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese
For the dressing (use to your liking, this lasted us for about 6 portions):
1 tsp. lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)
1.5 tsp. lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. dijon/spicy brown mustard
2 tsp. honey
4 tbsp. EVOO
1.5 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
Chop all of the veggies and chicken into bite sized pieces. Divide and portion into two bowls. Add your preferred amount of dressing. Enjoy!
Domestocrat 
This caught my eye because I’ve been on the lookout for recipes with quinoa!
This looks neat; thanks for sharing!
Bonnie
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Thanks very much! If you find any other good ones, please share!