Quinoa Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette: Easy and Nutritious Delights
A healthy and delicious quinoa spinach salad tossed with a vibrant raspberry vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, raspberries, walnuts, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the salad bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sliced avocado or grilled chicken.
- This salad can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Quinoa, Spinach, Salad, Raspberry, Vinaigrette, Healthy, Nutritious