Watermelon Quinoa Salad

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 cup fresh or frozen peas (cooked)
1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese
1 cup seedless watermelon, chopped
1/2 a bunch of cilantro, washed and coarsely chopped
1/4 t  pepper

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, chop and combine remaining ingredients. When quinoa is finished, toss lightly with the existing mixture. Can serve warm, or refrigerate until serving to give the flavors a chance to blend.

Kristin's Greek Pasta Salad

Kristin's Greek Pasta Salad

Small box of whole wheat pasta (I like rotini)
1/2 cup sliced, kalamata olives
2/3 cup reduced fat feta cheese
2/3 cup chopped, seeded cucumber
1 cup sliced cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
1 can white beans (rinsed and drained)
2 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped
freshly ground pepper
balsamic vinaigrette

Prepare pasta according to directions on the box. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Prepare all vegetables, and combine ingredients in a large bowl, drizzling with balsamic until well coated. Toss again just before serving.

Delicious with hummus and pitas on the side!

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta

Starting with a rotisserie chicken makes this meal a snap to throw together, yet the flavor blend is complex, unusual, and delicious. - If you want even more control over what's in your food, you can, of course, season and roast your own chicken. -

Favorite sides for this meal? Although it is a great all-in-one dish... I recommend green beans and onion buns. :-)

 

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta

 

13 oz whole wheat pasta (I like rotini)
Rotisserie chicken - de-boned and roughly chopped
12 oz jar roasted red peppers
2 cans (11 oz each) white shoepeg corn (drained)
1 c Parmesan cheese
1 c feta cheese
2 t garlic powder
2 t dried basil
Balsamic vinaigrette

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Combine all of the ingredients, adding just enough balsamic vinaigrette to moisten the pasta. Toss well. Serve immediately, or heat through in a warm oven to blend flavors. Serves 8