Quinoa Salad
Recipes from Dietitian Jenn Messina
Jenn Messina is an experienced Registered Dietitian and a mom of two energetic kids. To her, food is life! It nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits and connects us to each other and to our heritage.
After graduating from the University of British Columbia, she spent the last 16 years working as a Registered Dietitian with thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. With so much nutrition information on the web, it can be frustrating, confusing and overwhelming. Jenn became an RD because she is passionate about helping people and truly enjoys learning about your life, work, families, and diets.
Jenn Messina
This is the go-to make-ahead lunch that saves me from the monotony of sandwiches. It's delicious, vibrant, and packed with veggies, protein, whole grains, and healthy fat to keep you fueled for hours of running around!
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa (see tips below)
½ English cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
1 box cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
½ avocado, cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup crumbled feta
Drizzle olive oil
Instructions:
Cook your quinoa per package instructions: ½ cup uncooked quinoa with 1 cup water. I like to add 1 tsp of “Better than Bullion” for enhanced flavour. Let cool.
Combine everything else and enjoy!
