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A vibrant and satisfying salad packed with textures and flavors. Tender baby spinach, fluffy quinoa, crunchy walnuts, and salty feta are all brought together with a zesty lemon-dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or a light dinner.
Cook the quinoa
Prepare the vinaigrette
Toast the walnuts
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A vibrant and satisfying salad packed with textures and flavors. Tender baby spinach, fluffy quinoa, crunchy walnuts, and salty feta are all brought together with a zesty lemon-dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or a light dinner.
This american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 383.03 calories per serving with 12.27g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or brunch.
Assemble the salad
Replace the feta cheese with a plant-based feta alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
Add 1 cup of cooked chickpeas or some grilled chicken breast for an extra protein boost.
Use pre-cooked, packaged quinoa to save time on the cooking and cooling step.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free. Ensure your quinoa is certified gluten-free if you have a high sensitivity.
Quinoa is one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source that's great for muscle repair and growth.
Spinach is loaded with iron, which is crucial for producing red blood cells and transporting oxygen throughout the body, helping to fight fatigue.
Walnuts and olive oil provide monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support brain health and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Yes, it's very healthy. It's packed with nutrients, including iron and vitamins from spinach, complete protein from quinoa, and healthy fats from walnuts and olive oil.
One serving of this salad contains approximately 390 calories, making it a substantial and balanced meal.
Yes, you can prepare the components ahead. Cook the quinoa, make the dressing, and toast the walnuts. Store them separately in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving for the best texture.
This salad is very versatile! Try adding sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or dried cranberries for different flavors and textures.
