Green Olive Grain Salad
This green olive salad with grains and herbs is something a little different! Absolutely packed with olives, a little scoop goes a long way and is sure to stand out on your plate. A delightful side dish to a Greek inspired meal which can be made ahead of time and travels well too.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (280 g) cooked grains , I used a mix of quinoa and bulgur
- 0.5 cups (30 g) curly parsley, finely chopped, with the largest bits of stem removed
- 10 mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup (135 g) green olives, sliced (measurement taken before slicing)
- 2 green (spring) onions, finely sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add the grains, parsley, mint, onions, olives to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad, drizzle the olive oil in, and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper if desired (I don't use either).
Notes
Nutritional information is based on using quinoa only.
Calories: 195kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 268mg, Potassium: 241mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 473IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 2mg