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Quinoa Salad With Pears, Baby Spinach, Pecans + Maple Vinaigrette Recipe

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad with the sweetness of pears, the crunch of pecans, and a delightful maple vinaigrette.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed
  • 1 large pear sliced
  • ½ cup pecans toasted

Maple Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let it cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, baby spinach, sliced pear, and toasted pecans.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Maple Vinaigrette, Pears, Pecans, Quinoa, Spinach
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