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    Recipes: Mediterranean Salad with Arugula and Quinoa

    Want to taste the Mediterranean in a low calorie salad?

    Yep, that’s a thing. Today’s recipe is Mediterranean salad with arugula and quinoa!

    The salad is fresh and green, and it’s paired with a zesty dressing that will knock your socks off. Throw in some lean protein for a filling healthy meal.

    Oh, and this dish is high in fiber, which can sometimes be hard to find in other foods.

    Let’s eat!

     

    Ingredients

    For the Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegarFitbody Bootcamp
    • 1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
    • 1/2 of a teaspoon of dried oregano
    • 1/2 of a teaspoon of sea salt
    • 1/4 of  teaspoon of black pepper
    • 1/4 of a cup of olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

    For the Salad:

    • 8 cups of baby arugula
    • 1 cup of cooked quinoa
    • 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 heirloom tomato, finely chopped
    • 1/2 of a cup of celery, minced
    • 1/4 of a cup of fresh scallions, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 of a cup of fresh basil, thinly sliced

     

    Instructions

    1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar. Close the lid and shake until fully combined.
    2. Combine the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Toss it with the dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!

     

    Nutritional Facts

    Servings: 1

    Calories: 196

    Fat: 8g

    Carbohydrates: 25g

    Fiber: 4g

    Protein: 7g

     

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