Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
| Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min |
| Servings: 2 | Skill Level: easy |
Pull together a fresh and healthful bowl with pantry and fridge ingredients along with your favorite Pearls Specialties Olives.
This bowl is very easy to substitute with what you have on hand.
Grains: bulgur, Farro, brown rice
Greens: Any greens
Protein: Any beans, chicken, shrimp
Vegetables: Any vegetables
Ingredients
For the Bowl /
4 cups mixed greens
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
½ cup Pearls Specialties Kalamata olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, diced
4 oz feta cheese, cubed
¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, basil)
For the Vinaigrette /
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
2 Tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2-4 Tablespoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
To make the vinaigrette /
- In a small blender combine balsamic vinegar, oil, sun-dried tomatoes, Dijon, and honey. Blend. Add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
To make the bowl /
- Divide greens, quinoa, chickpeas, olives, tomato, cucumber and cheese between 4 bowls.
- Drizzle with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.
- Top with fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper
