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Quinoa Spinach And Feta Salad

Quinoa Spinach And Feta Salad prepared dish

This refreshing quinoa salad features vibrant spinach and tangy feta cheese, making it a nutritious and satisfying dish. Perfect as a light lunch or a side for dinner, it combines wholesome ingredients for a delightful meal.

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, spinach, olive oil, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve the salad warm or chilled, garnished with additional feta if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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