QUINOA GREEK-INSPIRED SALAD

Quinoa Greek-Inspired Salad image

I love pesto, and quinoa is so good for you. So why not mix them and all the amazingness! Bacon is not necessary; chicken would work, or you could go with no meat at all. Serve hot or cold.

Provided by Jasmine Sohrakoff

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
½ cup quinoa
2 tablespoons pesto
1 roma tomatoes, diced
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
Stir pesto, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bacon into the quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 667.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g