It sounds like you’re interested in a Weight Watchers Greek Grain Salad! This kind of salad is usually healthy, packed with fiber, protein, and lots of fresh flavors. Here’s a basic recipe idea that’s aligned with Weight Watchers’ principles:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro (or a mix of both)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow works well)
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for fewer points)
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice for a fresh, zesty kick

Directions:

  1. Cook the grains: Start by cooking the quinoa or farro according to package instructions. Let it cool completely before using.
  2. Prepare the veggies: While the grains are cooling, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and olives.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, lemon juice (optional), salt, and pepper.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled grains with the veggies and olives. Pour the dressing over and toss everything together.
  5. Finish with feta and parsley: If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta and fresh parsley over the top and give it a final gentle toss

Total SmartPoints for the whole recipe (using 1 cup quinoa, 2 tbsp olive oil, and reduced-fat feta):

  • Total Points (4 servings): 13 SP
  • Points per serving: 3 SP

Adjustments:

  • Olive oil: You can reduce the olive oil to 1 tbsp to cut the points in half (3 SP per serving).
  • Feta: If you use regular feta instead of reduced-fat, the points will go up by 1-2 SP for the entire recipe.

 

  1. Serve and enjoy!

This salad can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. If you’re following Weight Watchers, you can adjust the feta or olive oil portions to make sure it fits within your points. If you need any adjustments or further ideas, feel free to ask!

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