Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe
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This easy quinoa salad combines fresh spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and green onion with a simple lemon dressing for a light and nutritious meal. It's a quick, protein-packed dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon golden balsamic or champagne vinegar (can use red wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (can use honey)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup or honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and green onions.
- Drizzle salad with dressing and gently stir until salad is coated with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.
Notes
- Storing: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you are meal prepping, you can wait to add the avocado. You can also store the dressing separate or add a little more when serving to freshen it up.
- Variations: Swap the spinach for arugula or kale. You can also add cooked shredded chicken or chickpeas. Add your favorite nuts for a crunch! Feel free to add feta cheese, goat cheese, or Parmesan cheese! You can also add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or cilantro!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6g
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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