Best Spinach Tomato And Feta Quinoa Salad Recipes

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SPINACH, TOMATO, AND FETA QUINOA SALAD



Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad image

A quick and healthy side dish alternative to rice and pasta. It will make a quinoa-lover out of anyone. Thanks to the salty feta and sweet Campari tomatoes, my kids even like it!

Provided by suzyk

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup multi-colored quinoa
2 cups roughly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into quinoa and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Stir tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and dressing into cooled quinoa until evenly coated; top with remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 446.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CARROT, TOMATO, AND SPINACH QUINOA PILAF



Carrot, Tomato, and Spinach Quinoa Pilaf image

I remember my aunt telling me about quinoa, saying it was such a wonderfully healthy food and what do you know? It's kosher for Passover! I decided to beef up my quinoa with some fresh vegetables, cooked until they are just tender without becoming mushy. As a side dish this serves 4-5, but I've been known to eat half of it as a meal on its own.

Provided by Jess

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 carrot, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, stir in quinoa, and toast, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in the water, bouillon granules, black pepper, and thyme; raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots. Cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 10 more minutes. Turn off the heat, add the tomatoes and spinach, and stir until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes have given off their moisture, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

QUINOA, FETA & SPINACH SALAD



Quinoa, Feta & Spinach Salad image

A colourful, easy salad packed full of goodness, and all for under 400 calories. A great accompaniment for fish.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 ounces quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cucumber, chopped
5 ounces spinach, roughly chopped
4 scallions, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions.
  • Drain well then toss with the oil, vinegar, garlic and cumin while still warm and season.
  • Toss through the rest of the ingredients and serve.

QUINOA WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE



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Make and share this Quinoa With Spinach and Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked and well rinsed
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced very thin
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 ounce feta cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer.
  • In a small saucepan, add the quinoa and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to simmer until water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic and onion.
  • Cook the garlic in the oil until the edges of the garlic turns very light brown, being careful not to burn the garlic (reduce heat to low if necessary).
  • When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the skillet along with the spinach.
  • Stir it together until the spinach wilts.
  • Add the crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine. Makes 2 servings.

KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE



Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette image

Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!

Provided by Stephanie Ford

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup quinoa
1 ⅓ cups water
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped cucumber
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

QUINOA SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA



Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta image

This a great healthy side dish or a quick lunch, if you have more than one serving.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate quinoa in a large bowl until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 911.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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