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Greek Feta and Quinoa Protein Bowl with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Discover a refreshing, high-protein Greek-inspired quinoa protein bowl with lemon-herb dressing for a revitalizing brunch experience.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 1 serving
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Greek

Allergens

Dairy (feta cheese) Nuts (walnuts)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1/2 cup chopped kale 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1/4 cup crumbled walnuts Fresh parsley, chopped Lemon
  • herb dressing: 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kale, olives, and walnuts.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to create the lemon herb dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Chef’s Insight

Adjust seasoning in the dressing according to your taste preferences.

Notes

Feel free to adjust portion sizes and ingredients to suit your dietary needs.

Cultural or Historical Background

Greek cuisine has a long history of utilizing fresh, local ingredients to create healthy and flavorful dishes.