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Spinach Quinoa Salad

A vibrant and healthy salad packed with spinach, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 5 cup baby spinach
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 cucumber diced
  • 0.5 avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup grapefruit segments
  • 0.25 cup toasted slivered almonds
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, baby spinach, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Gently fold in the grapefruit segments and toasted slivered almonds.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh. You can add other ingredients like cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, or feta cheese if desired.