This was made popular by a celebrity ( shes very “Friend-ly). However I would eat it without her endorsement because it’s pretty tasty and full of healthy ingredients.
Eating a Mediterranean style diet is highly recommended as one of the healthiest eating plans by American nutrition experts. It's also recognized by the World Health Organization as a healthy-eating pattern. It consists of mostly plant-based foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. The Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of a host of diseases, from cancer to diabetes. The anti-inflammatory benefits of these ingredients can also keep your immune system strong and prevent colds and other illnesses.
You will need:
Salad~
2 packages precooked brown rice, quinioa or blend
2-3 chopped Persian cucumbers
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped pistachios lightly crushed ( use sandwich bag)
1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (can also baked in the oven or air fried for some extra crunch)
1/2 cup crumbled feta
Vinaigrette~
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
2 garlic cloves grated
1 tsp lemon zest
Make vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, pepper and zest in a bowl and set aside.
Cook quinoa according to directions, allow to cool. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl, to with vinaigrette and lightly toss.
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