Description
Savory Mediterranean Yogurt Parfait is a unique twist on a yogurt parfait, perfect for an easy lunch. Olives, cucumber, parsley, sun dried tomatoes and garlic bring together the flavors of the Mediterranean in this healthy and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup loosely packed sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cups plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup California Black Ripe Olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, parsley, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic.
- In a tall round goblet or parfait cup, layer about ⅓ cup yogurt then 2 tablespoons of sliced black olives and then ½ cup quinoa mixture. Repeat with another ⅓ cup of yogurt. Then top with 2 more tablespoons of black olives. Lastly, sprinkle top with a tablespoon of chopped walnuts.
- Refrigerate if not eating right away.
Notes
I used plain sun dried tomatoes but you can use the kind stored in oil. Just drain off some of the oil before chopping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 26