Quinoa Spinach Salad
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Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa (dry, rinsed)
- 3 cups water (cold)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 chopped (dried apricot or another dried fruit)
- 1/4 cup onion (finely diced - Vidalia, purple or other sweet onion)
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves (or 1 Tbsp. fresh and chopped)
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. dry mustard (or 1-2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard)
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 min. or until all water is absorbed and seeds are separated, light and fluffy.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinaigrette ingredients together.
- Allow quinoa to stand, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff seeds with a fork.
- While quinoa is still warm, fold in dried fruit, onion, basil, walnuts and vinaigrette.
- Stir in spinach. Serve warm, room temp or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1068IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Spinach Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Sodium
18
mg
1
%
Potassium
455
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
1068
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.