Description
Berry Spinach Quinoa Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish perfect for a healthy lunch or side. Fresh berries, tender spinach, and protein-rich quinoa come together with a zesty lemon vinaigrette for a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, spinach, berries, feta, and nuts.
- Add Dressing: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit feta or substitute with dairy-free cheese. Swap nuts for seeds if preferred. Use any fresh seasonal berries available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Healthy
- Method: No-Cook (for salad), Boil (for quinoa)
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: berry spinach quinoa salad, healthy salad, quinoa salad, berry salad, vegan salad option