Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl
Salad
Ingredients
8 ounces for mixed greens with arugula
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
¼ cup roasted chickpeas
½ cup cooked quinoa
4 T hummus
1 diced Roma tomato
2 T salad dressing
Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients:
1 can (16 oz.) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried with a paper towel
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
3. Heat air fryer to 400ºF. In medium sized bowl, toss chickpeas with oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.
2. Pour chickpeas into air fryer basket, spreading them out as much as possible. Cook for 12 min.
3. Cook for 12 minutes, shaking 2-3 times during cooking time to ensure even cooking.
The Happy Diabetic Classic Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey (You can also use agave or Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper, finely ground
1 large garlic clove, minced or jarred garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate 5-7 days. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!
Let’s Put It Together!!
1. Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl.
2. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, greens, feta cheese, tomatoes and roasted chickpeas
3. With a spoon wipe the side of the bowl with the hummus
4. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and gently toss to coat. Season, to taste.
Serve… and ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts, 2 Servings
Calories 207
· Total Fat 9.86g
· Sodium 325mg
· Total Carbohydrate 22.17g
· Dietary Fiber 4.26g
· Sugars 4.57g
· Protein 7.49g
