5 from 12 votes
Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar
Quinoa Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach, cooked quinoa, crisp apples, cooked bacon, white cheddar cheese, pepitas, and red onion. A dressing of olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper adds a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. The salad blends varied textures and flavors for a satisfying dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
346 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% 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.