How to Make Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to making a quick, healthy, and delicious meal, nothing beats a good salad. And if you're looking for something that's not only nutritious but also bursting with flavor, then this Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad is the perfect choice. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, vibrant spinach, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, this salad has everything you need to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and satisfied.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup multi-colored quinoa
  • 2 cups roughly chopped spinach
  • 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
  • 3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • 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.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • 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

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 160mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 627mg