Quinoa Spinach Salad

This is a great option to a traditional lettuce salad. It is filling and good for you! You can substitute ranch dressing for different dressing of your choice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• ½ (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
• ¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds
• 1 ¼ cups ranch dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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. Remove from heat, uncover and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Toss quinoa, spinach, hard-boiled eggs, walnuts, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl until combined. Top with ranch dressing.