Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
• 1-1/2 cups (8 ounces) cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
• 1-1/2 cups English cucumber (cut into half moons)
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 7-1/2 cups (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach (coarsely chopped)
• 2 large ripe avocados (chopped)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (or parsley, optional)
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 large lemon
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Quinoa: Here's how to cook quinoa (click the link).

2. 2

   Make Dressing: Zest a lemon to get 1/2 tsp & juice to get 3 tablespoons. Add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Season to taste (I add 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper). Shake well until combined. Store in the fridge while prepping the salad.

3. 3

   Prepare Veggies: Halve or quarter the tomatoes, chop the cucumbers, finely dice the red onion, roughly chop the spinach, and chop the avocado and herbs (if using).

4. 4

   Assemble: In a large bowl, mix completely cooled quinoa and chopped spinach. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, and, if using, feta and herbs.If serving the same day: Add dressing to taste (as little or as much as you'd like).If meal prepping: Only dress the portion you plan to eat that day (see storage note below). Toss to combine, then taste and adjust with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve right away.