Description
A refreshing Spinach Quinoa Salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette that combines fresh ingredients for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and walnuts. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, you can include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg