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Quinoa Spinach Power Salad in a rustic bowl

Quinoa Spinach Power Salad: Fresh, Nutritious, and Irresistible

  • Author: Cindy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa

  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach

  • 1 medium tomato, diced

  • ½ cup diced cucumber

  • ¼ cup raisins

  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper


Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a medium bowl under cold water.

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and let cool.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, tomato, cucumber, raisins, and cooled quinoa.

  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

 

  • Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.