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.
yield
6 -8 small bowls
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For red quinoa salad with spinach
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1 1/2 cred quinoa, rinsed and drained
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1/2 csliced almonds
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1 bunchspinach leaves, no stems
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1 cannavy beans
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1cucumber, seeded and cut into chunks
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1/2 cdried cranberries
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1/2 smred onion, chopped
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1/4 cfeta cheese, crumbled
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1 Tbspolive oil
- DRESSING
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1 smcontainer of plain greek yogurt
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6 Tbspolive oil
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1/2 lglemon, juice and zest
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2 Tbspapple cider vinegar
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1 tspdijon mustard
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1 Tbsphoney
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 tspsalt and pepper
How To Make red quinoa salad with spinach
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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2Spread almonds on a cookie sheet and toast for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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3Cook quinoa according to package directions (I use half water and half vegetable broth for better flavor). Let cool.
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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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5Once quinoa is cooked and cooled, add to large bowl above.
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6Add almonds, cucumbers, cranberries, beans and feta cheese as well.
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7For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended.
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8Pour dressing over quinoa mixture, and gently toss to blend and coat.
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9Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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