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Easy Quinoa Salad
This Easy Quinoa Salad combines fluffy cooked quinoa with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. The inclusion of feta cheese adds a salty, crumbly texture that complements the smooth avocado. It's a versatile salad that can be served chilled or at room temperature and works well as a light lunch or a side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
316 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup baby spinach chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomato chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 avocado chopped or sliced, ripe
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes. This step can be done up to 1-2 days in advance
- In a large bowl, stir together cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, tomatoes, red onion and feta.
- In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Gently stir in dressing and avocado chunks.
- Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the fridge a couple hours before serving. If chilling, you can add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
- Store salad in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
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Notes
- To increase protein, include about 1 cup of cooked chickpeas, white beans, or chopped grilled chicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Add avocado just before serving if chilling the salad to keep the avocado from browning.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
(94%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.