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Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar

Quinoa Salad with spinach, crisp apples, bacon, white cheddar, pepitas, red onion, and a simple maple mustard dressing. This hearty salad is perfect for fall or any day!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad:
  • 5 ounces spinach
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples, about 2 medium apples
  • 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup cubed white cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup Pepitas
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
For the dressing:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cooked quinoa, apples, bacon, white cheddar, peptias, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until the salad is well coated. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 504mg (21%) Potassium 401mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2436IU (49%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.