Mediterranean Summer Salad

Mediterranean Summer Salad

Ingredients:

¾ large red onion, diced

2 green bell peppers, diced

1 cucumber, diced

¼ cup chopped kalamata olives

½ cup crumbled fat free feta cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Dressing:

2/3 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tbs. balsamic vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbs. Greek seasoning

Mix ingredients together.  Drizzle dressing evenly over top.  Stir until evenly mixed. 

Quinoa with a hint of Garlic

Ingredients:

2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup uncooked quinoa

Bring the broth and garlic to a boil in a saucepan.  Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed (15-20 minutes).  Serve hot or cold.