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Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Refreshing Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

A delightful and nutritious Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette, combining quinoa, sweet peas, and feta for a perfect light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup fresh peas can substitute with frozen peas
  • ½ cup diced crispy bacon can substitute with crispy chickpeas
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese can substitute with vegan feta
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds can substitute with walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1 handful fresh basil can substitute with mint
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro optional
  • optional spinach can use as a bed for serving or mix in
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup honey can adjust sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • pinch salt to taste

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • Small Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of dry quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of honey and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice with a pinch of salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, fresh peas, crispy bacon, and crumbled feta.
  5. Add sliced almonds, chopped basil, and cilantro; mix gently.
  6. Drizzle with honey lemon vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for an hour; serve on a bed of spinach or mixed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow quinoa to cool completely before adding dressing. Toast almonds for extra flavor. Mix dressing just before serving for freshness.

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