Name: Quinoa Deli Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups coarsely chopped Bibb, Boston, or butterhead lettuce; 0.25 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinaigrette, divided (see Tip); 0.25 cup cooked quinoa; 0.5 cup canned low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed; 0.25 cup drained canned artichoke hearts, quartered; 1 slice low-sodium deli ham, diced (1 oz.); 2 tablespoons shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/2 oz.)

Quinoa Deli Salad

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This healthy version of a deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with small amounts of ham and mozzarella, so you get all of the flavor without overdoing it on the sodium. This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.

Lauren Lastowka

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free High Calcium Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

3 cups coarsely chopped Bibb, Boston, or butterhead lettuce
¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons red-wine vinaigrette, divided (see Tip)
¼ cup cooked quinoa
½ cup canned low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup drained canned artichoke hearts, quartered
1 slice low-sodium deli ham, diced (1 oz.)
2 tablespoons shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/2 oz.)

Directions

Toss lettuce and pepper with 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vinaigrette and place on a 9-inch plate.
Toss quinoa and chickpeas with the remaining 2 tsp. vinaigrette and place on top of the lettuce and pepper. Top with artichokes, ham, and mozzarella.

Tips

Tip: To make a quick homemade red-wine vinaigrette, whisk 2 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar with 1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil until blended. Extra dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404	Calories
21g	Fat
39g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 4 cups
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 18g	36%
Total Fat 21g	26%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Vitamin A 7638IU	153%
Vitamin C 67mg	74%
Folate 182mcg	46%
Sodium 740mg	32%
Calcium 223mg	17%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 80mg	19%
Potassium 704mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.