QUINOA SPINACH SALAD

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This is a great option to a traditional lettuce salad. It is filling and good for you! You can substitute ranch dressing for different dressing of your choice.

Provided by Sunny

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
½ (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¼ cup walnuts, toasted
¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds
1 ¼ cups ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Toss quinoa, spinach, hard-boiled eggs, walnuts, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl until combined. Top with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 135.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 338.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Adnan Qureshi
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's a great option for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


Nnaemeka Anya
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


danny bmx
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this salad! The quinoa and dressing really balanced out the flavor of the spinach.


Azaan Azaan
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Josh Hames
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a healthy and easy meal.


jasir bettani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Roblox Bacon
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


RANGERS1031 YT
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This salad is packed with nutrients! It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.


Gilbert Duodu
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I found this salad to be very refreshing and light. It's a great option for a summer lunch or dinner.


Bilal Nadan
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a more flavorful dressing.


Sam Day
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad! I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but it was cooked perfectly in this recipe. The dressing was also very tasty.


Tshepiso Tsheola
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This salad is delicious and healthy! I love the crunch of the quinoa and the spinach, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Marcy Moreno
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This quinoa spinach salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.