ingredients
- 200 g quinoa rinsed
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 100 g kalamata olives halved
- ½ handful fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ handful fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g Bacon & Cheese Protein Bites
- Lemon Herb Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Nutrition
Serves: 4
Method
- Rinse the quinoa and cook according to packet instructions. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the Protein Bites according to pack instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard and oregano. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Divide the salad between plates and top with the warm protein bites.