Spinach Tomato and Feta Quinoa Salad
This quinoa, tomato, and feta salad is 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!
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
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1 cup multi-colored quinoa
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2 cups roughly chopped spinach
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3 tablespoons almond oil
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Description
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Prepare the quinoa salad: 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.
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Make the dressing: Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
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Put the salad together: 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.