QUINOA WILTED SPINACH SALAD
Get all the nutritious benefits of quinoa, spinach and cranberries paired with the crunchy texture of nuts in this easy and scrumptious salad. A light, flavorful dressing splashed with citrus tops everything off! -Sharon Ricci, Mendon, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large bowl, combine the warm quinoa, spinach and cranberries. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in onion. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Alillyannah Irvin
[email protected]I don't recommend this recipe.
Manzoor baloch
[email protected]This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was bland and the quinoa was overcooked.
Skull-Rider
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Saifullah Rajput
[email protected]This salad was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the sweet and tangy dressing.
Grishma Katel
[email protected]This salad was delicious and healthy. I loved the combination of quinoa, spinach, and feta cheese. The dressing was also very flavorful.
Abi Abisan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the quinoa and almonds added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Lexi Webb
[email protected]This salad was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa I had. It was quick and easy to make, and the dressing was really flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lydia Diego
[email protected]This salad was super easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of quinoa, spinach, and feta cheese. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
Kelly Shoemaker
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I also loved the addition of the avocado, which added a creamy texture.
Abram Ali khan
[email protected]This quinoa salad was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the spinach wilted perfectly. I also loved the addition of the feta cheese and almonds, which added a nice crunch. Overall, a great recipe that I will definitely be making