Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar
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Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar
Description
This salad brings together tender spinach leaves and fluffy quinoa as a base. Chopped apples contribute sweetness and crunch, while cooked bacon adds smoky, salty depth. Cubed white cheddar cheese lends creaminess, and pepitas provide a nutty crunch. Diced red onion introduces a sharp, fresh bite.
The dressing made with olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper creates a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that coat the salad thoroughly. Tossing the salad ensures even distribution of ingredients and dressing, resulting in a balanced flavor experience with each bite. It can serve as a main dish or a hearty side.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5 ounces spinach
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 2 cups apple about 2 medium apples, Honeycrisp variety, chopped
- 6 Bacon chopped, cooked, strips
- 1 cup cubed white cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup Pepitas
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cooked quinoa, apples, bacon, white cheddar, peptias, and red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until the salad is well coated. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2436IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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