Mediterranean Spinach & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

Salad

3 C. cooked quinoa
3 C. spinach, chopped
½ C. Kalamata olives, chopped
1½ C. cherry tomatoes, diced
½ C. cucumber, chopped
½ C. orange bell pepper, chopped
½ C. green onion
4 ounces Feta cheese
½ C. walnuts

Vinaigrette

3 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Pepper to taste
1 ½ cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. flax seed (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool completely.
2. While quinoa is cooking, chop vegetables as above.
3. Whisk together lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, pepper and garlic.
4. Mix all ingredients together and drizzle with vinaigrette. Enjoy! 

NUTRITION (makes 8-10 servings, nutrition information based on 10 servings):

Calories 179, Fat 11g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 222mg, Carbohydrates 17g, Sugar 3g, Fiber 4g, Protein 6g
*Recipe adapted from Life à la Mode blog.