5.0 from 9 votes
Spinach Quinoa Salad
This Spinach Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, textured grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats and dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ avocado sliced
For the lemon vinaigrette
- 4 sage leaves
- ⅛ cup olive oil
- ⅛ cup lemon juice
- ½ tbsp honey dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp garlic
- dash salt and pepper
Instructions
For the salad
- Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. You can use a microwave packet for convenience if you wish!
- While quinoa is cooking, dice cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and spinach. Crumble feta cheese if not already done. Finely slice your avocado.
- Once quinoa is finished cooking, let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Assemble all ingredients. Toss until thoroughly combined.
Cup of Yum
For the lemon vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, mustard, and seasonings.
- Chop fresh sage leaves into small pieces and whisk with other ingredients.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the dressing together until thoroughly mixed.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container separate form the dressing for up to 3 days. I also suggest leaving out the avocado until just before enjoying to avoid browning.
- Top with this Rosemary Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken to make it a full meal.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving (without dressing)
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
638mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving (without dressing) | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 638mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.