Description
A simple and satisfying 10 minute cold lunch made with grains, vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Perfect for busy workdays when no reheating is needed.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup cooked rice or couscous
½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup olives, sliced
2 tablespoons feta cheese (optional)
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Add the cooked grain to a bowl
2. Top with chickpeas and vegetables
3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice
4. Season to taste
5. Toss gently and serve or pack for work
Notes
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 24 hours
Add olive oil and lemon juice just before eating to maintain freshness and texture
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Heat
- Cuisine: Cold Lunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 15