Quinoa Spinach Power Salad
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
Source: Ahead of Thyme
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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In a medium bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times.
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In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
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Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, raisins and cooled quinoa.
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In a small bowl, make your lemon vinaigrette. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat.
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Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.