Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Quick Greek Chicken & Grain Salad



This is something I threw together on a Sunday for some healthy lunches during the week.

1c. Pedon 10 minute Italian 5 grain mix (from Costplus here)
      (this is a par-cooked blend of spelt, barley, whole grain long rice, kamut wheat and oats)
2c. Beef stock/broth

Cook grains in microwave or stove according to package direction. While grains are cooking, prepare the rest of the salad, mixing together:

1 cucumber, diced, ends discarded
1/2 onion, diced (white or red)
1 (6oz) carton reduced-fat feta cheese
1 (12.5 oz) can chicken, broken up somewhat (usually happens enough when mixing)
1 can sliced black olives
11/2 Tbs Greek Seasoning  (I use Mt. Eolus from Savory Spice shop here)
1/3 c. red wine vinegar (plus more to taste)
2/3 c. olive oil (plus more to taste)
salt and pepper to taste

Add cooked grains to salad mix, mixture, mix well, and it's ready to eat! Add more olive oil/vinegar to taste, depending on how much 'dressing' you want. I refrigerated mine overnight to let the flavors meld, so if you have time I recommend that. Also, in the spirit of my favorite "nest" concept, and adding more healthy veggies, I ate it on top of a bed of spinach. This makes about 4 servings.

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