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Ingredients
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Fit Lunch Special 1 Ingredients
Method
Fit Lunch Special 1 Directions
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and fresh spinach.
- 4
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
- 5
Add Feta
Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad and gently mix to combine.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the Fit Lunch Special to serving plates and enjoy your healthy meal!