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Colorful Quinoa Salad

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A vibrant quinoa salad packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, dressed with lemon juice and feta cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare your base: Rinse quinoa under cold running water. Place in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then simmer with a lid for about 15 minutes. Fluff it with a fork afterward.
  2. Sauté your greens: In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in spinach and wilt for a couple of minutes.
  3. Combine toppings: Chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into pieces. Toss them with the wilted spinach in a bowl.
  4. Dress to impress: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until combined and adjust seasoning.
  5. Toss it all together: Once quinoa is cooked, add it to the bowl with the veggies and dressing. Mix gently.
  6. Cheesy goodness: Crumble feta over the top and fold into the salad.
  7. Serve it up: Plate the dish and garnish with avocado slices.

Notes

Serve fresh for the best flavor. Consider meal prepping by storing components separately.

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Keywords: quinoa salad, healthy recipes, vegetarian meal

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