Low-Point Cypriot Grain Salad Directions:
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Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and let it cool.
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Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, parsley, mint, pomegranate seeds, chickpeas, almonds, raisins, red onion, and feta cheese.
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Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
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Serve: Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Quinoa: 4 points (for 1 cup cooked)
- Olive oil: 3.5 points (for 1 tablespoon)
- Fat-free feta cheese: 1 point (for 1/4 cup)
- Almonds: 3 points (for 1/4 cup) - or reduce to 1.5 points if using 2 tablespoons
- Raisins: 2 points (for 1/4 cup) - or reduce to 1 point if using 2 tablespoons
- Pomegranate seeds, chickpeas, and other ingredients: 0 points
Total Points: 12.5-14.5 points for the entire recipe.
If the salad serves 4, it would be approximately 3-4 points per serving.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 160-180 kcal
- Fat: 6-8g
- Carbohydrates: 20-24g
- Protein: 4-6g
- Fiber: 4-5g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
