red quinoa salad with spinach
Delicious, healthy alternative to your daily meal, with added protein from the quinoa. Pump it up further with more protein by adding fish or chicken as well.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 small bowls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 bunch spinach leaves, no stems
- 1 can navy beans
- 1 - cucumber, seeded and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- DRESSING
- 1 small container of plain greek yogurt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large lemon, juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
How To Make red quinoa salad with spinach
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2Spread almonds on a cookie sheet and toast for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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Step 3Cook quinoa according to package directions (I use half water and half vegetable broth for better flavor). Let cool.
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Step 4While quinoa is cooking, in a frying pan, over medium heat, add butter or olive oil, and onions. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook for another few minutes until the spinach is just wilted (not too much). Remove and transfer to a large bowl.
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Step 5Once quinoa is cooked and cooled, add to large bowl above.
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Step 6Add almonds, cucumbers, cranberries, beans and feta cheese as well.
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Step 7For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended.
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Step 8Pour dressing over quinoa mixture, and gently toss to blend and coat.
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Step 9Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Category:
Other Side Dishes
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Spanish
Method:
Stove Top
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