This quinoa, tomato, and feta salad is a quick and healthy side dish alternative to rice and pasta. It will make a quinoa-lover out of anyone thanks to the salty feta and sweet Campari tomatoes. My kids even like it!
Ingredients
Salad Toppings
- 3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Quinoa Salad
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 cup multi-colored quinoa
- 2 cups roughly chopped spinach
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons almond oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the quinoa salad: Bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into quinoa and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Make the dressing: Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Step 3
Put the salad together: Stir tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and dressing into cooled quinoa until evenly coated. Top with remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 388 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol17mg | 6% |
Sodium446mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 18% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C19mg | 95% |
Calcium160mg | 12% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium627mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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