Quinoa Wilted Spinach Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Get all the nutritious benefits of quinoa, spinach and cranberries paired with the crunchy texture of nuts in this easy and scrumptious salad. A light, flavorful dressing splashed with citrus tops everything off! Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1 cup quinoa, rinsed |
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
dressing: |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon maple syrup |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 green onion, finely chopped |
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
2. In a large bowl, combine the warm quinoa, spinach and cranberries. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in onion. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 10 servings.
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