SPINACH-QUINOA SALAD WITH CHERRIES AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     High Fiber

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 1/2 cups quinoa - soaked or rinsed and drained
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved or 1 cup dried cherries chopped (I used dried)
2 cups spinach, raw chopped leaves - well washed and dried
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/3 inch dice (1 1/2 cups)
1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp)

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)

Doya Bungz
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I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted pecans in this recipe. It turned out great!


Jimmys Stylianou
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Dk Julhas
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I make it all the time for lunch or dinner.


Akinlade Lukman
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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.


Braylon Crosby
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the cherries and almonds add a nice touch.


Ironkais Isaac
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Bright Prince
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Raymond Thomas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Sheikh Arfat Hossen
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.


Cebokazi Nkayi
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This was an easy and delicious salad to make. I used a mix of red and black quinoa, and added some crumbled goat cheese. It was a big hit with my family.


Khalid Madari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. It's a great summer salad that's light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


cabdifitaax axmed
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more dressing or maybe some feta cheese.


Mdalifahamed Ahamed
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing was flavorful and the cherries and almonds added a nice touch. I'll definitely make this again.


Farah Khan
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This salad was delicious and easy to make. I used dried cherries instead of fresh, and it turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!


Gospel Hub
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I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate quinoa into my meals, and this salad is a great option. It's light, refreshing, and packed with nutrients.


Atta Qureshi
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This spinach quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and tangy dressing was a winner. I'll definitely be making this again.