Quinoa Feta Spinach Salad

Brighten your table with this vibrant and nutritious Quinoa Feta Spinach Salad—a delightful medley of fluffy quinoa, tender spinach, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. This refreshing dish is packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Balanced with fresh parsley and just the right seasoning, this salad is the perfect fusion of flavor and health. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for meal prepping, a light lunch, or as a colorful side at your next gathering. Enjoy this wholesome quinoa salad that’s high in protein, bursting with Mediterranean flavors, and effortlessly gluten-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove its natural bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let it cool.

Step 3

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Step 8

Enjoy your Quinoa Feta Spinach Salad as a fresh, healthy meal or side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1522 grams (1522.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1725

Total Fat 107.00g	137%
Saturated Fat 40.30g	201%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 5048mg	219%
Total Carbohydrate 128.00g	47%
Dietary Fiber 8.70g	31%
Total Sugars 14.60g
Protein 65.40g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1481mg	114%
Iron 15mg	85%
Potassium 1553mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 29.5%