Quinoa Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa (dry, rinsed)
- 3 cups water (cold)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 chopped (dried apricot or another dried fruit)
- 1/4 cup onion (finely diced - Vidalia, purple or other sweet onion)
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves (or 1 Tbsp. fresh and chopped)
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. dry mustard (or 1-2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard)
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 min. or until all water is absorbed and seeds are separated, light and fluffy.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinaigrette ingredients together.
- Allow quinoa to stand, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff seeds with a fork.
- While quinoa is still warm, fold in dried fruit, onion, basil, walnuts and vinaigrette.
- Stir in spinach. Serve warm, room temp or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg