Macro Friendly Grain Salad

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Macro Friendly Grain Salad

An easy and delicious make ahead salad! This is made with a precooked grain mix from Costco, that light Olive Garden salad dressing I love and a ton of veggies. Really filling with balanced carbs, fats and protein, too! Love this one.

servings 4 servings

Prep Time 15 mins

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 packages Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic (precooked from Costco)
• ▢ 2 light mozzarella cheese sticks (I used Frigo)
• ▢ 12 slices light salami cut into bite size pieces (I used Gallo)
• ▢ 3 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces (I used Fresh Additions)
• ▢ 1/4 cup fat free feta cheese
• ▢ 1 whole roma tomato diced
• ▢ 1 whole green bell pepper diced
• ▢ 2 scallions chopped
• ▢ 1/2 cup light Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Instructions

• Heat grains in microwave according to package directions. Add to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
• Chop remaining ingredients and add to the quinoa and brown rice. Divide into four equal portions and serve or store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe) are as follows: 350 calories, 9.2g F/45.9g C/19.5g P.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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