Persian Quinoa Salad

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil, salt and pepper. Rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Stir in oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen

Calories 110 Total Fat 8g Sodium 40mg Total Carbohydrate 9g Fiber 2g Sugars 4g Protein 2g

These recipes are healthier options, crafted with ingredients that are naturally lower in sodium, fat or sugar than traditional recipes.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked Simply Nature Organic Quinoa

1½ cups diced cucumber

1½ cups quartered cherry tomatoes

¼ cup chopped red onion

1 cup chopped Simply Nature Organic Baby Spinach

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¼ cup chopped mint

¼ cup chopped parsley

2 tablespoons Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil

¼ teaspoon ground Stonemill Sea Salt Grinder, plus additional to taste

ground Stonemill Black Peppercorn Grinder, to taste