Peach Quinoa Salad || Gracefult Kitchen

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Peach Quinoa Salad

Salad

This peach quinoa salad is a lively version of spinach salad, using fresh summer peaches, quinoa, pecans, feta cheese, and a simple honey-Dijon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

1/3 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth or water
3 ounces fresh spinach, or more to taste, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed and drained
3 small peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled feta, or more to taste (optional)

Description

Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Drain.
Bring broth to a boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine spinach, bell pepper, pecans, and drained red onion slices in a salad bowl.
In a small bowl, toss peach slices with orange juice (to slow oxidation) and add to the salad bowl.
For dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper in a small container or jar with a lid. Place the lid on the container and shake until ingredients are well blended.
Add quinoa to the salad ingredients, pour dressing over, and gently toss to combine. Garnish with feta crumbles and serve immediately.