Quinoa Deli Salad
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.
Ingredients
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3 cups coarsely chopped Bibb, Boston, or butterhead lettuce
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¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons red-wine vinaigrette, divided (see Tip)
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¼ cup cooked quinoa
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½ cup canned low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed
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¼ cup drained canned artichoke hearts, quartered
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1 slice low-sodium deli ham, diced (1 oz.)
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2 tablespoons shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/2 oz.)
Description
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Toss lettuce and pepper with 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vinaigrette and place on a 9-inch plate.
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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.
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