Mediterranean Bowl

Servings: 1

If you’re in need of a one-hit wonder for a quick weeknight dinner, this is the recipe for you! The timeless Mediterranean ingredients, including summer vegetables, chewy quinoa, tangy olives, and creamy hummus, make this an epic power dinner. Did I mention it only takes five minutes to make?

INGREDIENTS

1 small cucumber, cubed
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup fresh parsley
⅓ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 olives, pitted
3 tablespoons cooked quinoa
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons hummus

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, chickpeas, olives, and quinoa in a serving bowl.
2. Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper in a small bowl, then drizzle it over the salad. Top with the hummus and serve!

NUTRITION • per one serving • 

Calories 341
Total Fat 14.2 g 22%
Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g —
Trans Fat — 
Cholesterol — 
Sodium 247 mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10 g 48%
Total Sugars 9 g —
Protein 11 g 24%
Vitamin A 355 mcg 68%
Vitamin C 57 mcg 96%
Vitamin D — 
Potassium 831 mg 15%
Calcium 154 mg 12%
Iron 4.73 mg 26%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new The Mediterranean Refresh Under 30 Minutes cookbook here