Need a Pot Luck Dish Idea for 80+ people for Christmas Eve Healthy Style

Amy Farrah Fowler
on 11/14/11 10:22 am
I like chile too, but since you want something that fewer people may be making, then maybe quinoa salad? This it the recipe I made for the last gathering, and there's always a few who haven't tried quinoa that want to. It's fairly healthy, and the nutrition facts are at the end. Ilke this recipe because I can so easily alter it when it needs to be vegan by skippping the cheese or using a soy substitute. I usually add meat though, and say "the heck with the vegetarians!"

I got this one online, but there are lots with different tweeks.

You can also get a big cheap bag of quinoa at Costco, that will last for a long, long time


Ingredients:

  • 3-4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (you may use any flavor you prefer)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • juice from one lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced if desired
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation:

In a medium-large saucepan, cook the quinoa in vegetable broth for 15-20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.

Gently toss the quinoa together with the remaining ingredients, except feta. Pour the olive oil mixture over the quinoa.

Add more salt and pepper to taste and gently stir in the feta cheese.

You may also add any additional vegetables that you like, such as lightly steamed broccoli, snap peas or diced bell pepper.

Nutritional data: 
Calories: 399; Calories from Fat: 163
% Daily Value: 
Total Fat: 18.1g 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.7g 23%
Cholesterol: 17mg 6%
Sodium: 225mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates: 46.7g 16%
Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%
Sugars: 3.0g 
Protein: 12.6g
Vitamin A 18%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 15%, Iron 20%

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