SPINACH, TOMATO, AND FETA QUINOA SALAD

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A quick and healthy side dish alternative to rice and pasta. It will make a quinoa-lover out of anyone. Thanks to the salty feta and sweet Campari tomatoes, my kids even like it!

Provided by suzyk

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup multi-colored quinoa
2 cups roughly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into quinoa and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Stir tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and dressing into cooled quinoa until evenly coated; top with remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 446.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Bernadette Linnane
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This salad is way too expensive. I can get a better salad at the grocery store for half the price.


Jonathan Mazzoleni
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I didn't like this salad at all. The dressing was too tangy and the quinoa was bland.


Khurshid Hussain
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Rakhi Rani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Abisola Adegbami
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This salad is so healthy and delicious. I feel good about eating it.


alikaan salan
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I've never made quinoa before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The salad turned out great!


Jinna Oksman
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This is a great salad for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Abdul Waheedjhan
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


jk Parmar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer lunch.


Raja Sss
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I love this salad. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Venessa Zeno
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Main nokar Sahaba da
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I love the addition of feta cheese. It gives the salad a nice salty flavor.


Kousar Khan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


ludy Heart's
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Saif Ul islam
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The dressing is tangy and flavorful. It really brings all the ingredients together.


Samuel Kujem
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Toni Williams
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mthabiseni Magongo
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This quinoa salad is fantastic! It's packed with flavor and the combination of spinach, tomatoes, feta, and quinoa is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.