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Quinoa Salad with Fennel, Feta and Blueberries
A juicy, crispy and crunchy quinoa salad full of fresh green leaves, herbs, fruit, nuts and cheese and bursting with flavour. Great for sharing with a crowd as a side dish or for a few to enjoy as a light, vegetarian meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
-4
Calories:
580 kcal
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 1 fennel bulb
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup blueberries fresh
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled or cubed
- 3½ ounces arugula or mixed salad leaves
- 1-2 parsley chopped
- 1-2 dill chopped
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, chopped or slivered
For the dressing
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions and set aside.
- Thinly slice the fennel bulb and onion and put in a large bowl.
- Add the blueberries, feta, salad leaves and fresh parsley and/or dill and toss well. Then toss through the quinoa.
- Make the dressing by whisking the vinegar with the oil, then pour over the salad and toss well again.
- Finally, scatter over the almonds and, if you wish, some of the wispy green fronds from the top of the fennel. Serve immediately!
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Notes
- Serve immediately after preparation for the best results. Alternatively, prepare in advance up to step three, then add the dressing and almonds just before serving.
- Try adding chopped apple, strawberries, sliced peaches or mandarin segments instead of the blueberries or a different kind of cheese instead of feta (goat's, blue, ricotta etc.).
- As always with a salad, the above ingredient amounts are only a guideline. Adding a little more or less of an ingredient will not matter in the slightest (in my humble opinion!)
- Drizzle over this blueberry vinaigrette instead of the apple cider dressing if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
869mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1130IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
18.5mg
(21%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 -4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1130IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18.5mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.