Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (see package instructions)

  • 1 small eggplant

  • 1/2 cucumber (diced)

  • 1/2 red onion (diced)

  • 10 sweet peppers (chopped)

  • 1 can quartered artichokes (drained & chopped)

  • Handful parsley (chopped)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Handful of sheep’s milk feta to top (if eating dairy)

  • Primal Kitchen Green Dressing

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 425f and line pan with parchment paper

  2. Dice eggplant, drizzle with olive oil, & season with salt & garlic powder then mix with hands to evenly coat

  3. roast for 25-30 min. until eggplant begins to brown

  4. While roasting cook 2 cups of quinoa according to package directions

  5. Once done pour on plate and place in refrigerator

  6. Then dice & chop all vegetables & place in large mixing bowl

  7. Once eggplant is done & quinoa is cooled add to bowl and mix

  8. Serve, top with a little feta, & enjoy!

*Pro tip: drizzle dressing on individual servings unless eating all at once. Saves longer if it’s dry.

SERVES 4