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Quinoa Spinach Power Salad is made with tender quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, and raisins dressed in a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Gluten-free and vegan too. | aheadofthyme.com

Quinoa Spinach Power Salad


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  • Author: Sam | aheadofthyme.com
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Quinoa Spinach Power Salad is made with tender quinoa, vibrant tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and raisins dressed in a homemade lemon vinaigrette. It's refreshing, colorful, and healthy — packed with so many nutrients to keep you full and feeling good. 


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumbersdiced
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times. In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender. Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, make your lemon vinaigrette. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. In a large serving bowl. combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, raisins and cooled quinoa. Pour in salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Notes

How to store: This quinoa salad is so easy to make and it lasts several days in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Assemble
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern