SPINACH-QUINOA SALAD WITH CHERRIES AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- -Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on baking sheet and toast for a few minutes shaking pan occasionally, or until golden brown. Cool. - Bring 3 cups of salted water to a boil in pot over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until all liquid has absorbed. -Remove from heat and cool, covered in pot -Lay 5 or 6 spinach leaves flat on top of one another on cutting board. Roll tightly into cylinder, then slice into slivers. Repeat with remaining spinach -Toss together quinoa almonds, spinach, cherries, cucumber, chickpeas and red onion in large serving bowl. -Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in small bowl. -Pour over salad and toss to coat. -Season with salt and pepper. -Chill 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop then serve (yummy cold too)
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[email protected]This salad is a little bland for my taste. I would add some extra herbs or spices next time.
Muzammil Jawaid
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds, so I used walnuts instead. It was still really good.
Zeeshan Danish
[email protected]I made this salad with goat cheese instead of feta, and it was delicious!
Repeka Saukisuva
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!
Adam Khan Adamkhanadamkhan
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
Mike Money
[email protected]I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and inviting.
IMP COMEDY
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Yusra shoaib Yusra shoaib
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and packed with flavor.
johar shah
[email protected]This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I love the pop of sweetness from the cherries.
alaa ali
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Shahin Raj
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad! The combination of spinach, quinoa, cherries, and almonds is amazing. I love the dressing too. It's so flavorful and light.
Robert Sloan
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit at parties. I often double the recipe so I have plenty ofбавleftovers for lunch the next day.
Danyal Javed
[email protected]This salad is a burst of flavor and texture! The quinoa is fluffy and nutty, the spinach is fresh and crisp, the cherries are sweet and tangy, and the almonds add a nice crunch. The dressing is perfectly balanced and brings all the flavors together.