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Quinoa Salad with Pears and Baby Spinach

A light and refreshing quinoa salad with sweet pears and fresh baby spinach.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 cup baby spinach packed
  • 2 pears cored and sliced
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, baby spinach, sliced pears, chopped walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pears, Quinoa, Spinach
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