Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad

Quinoa, tomato, and feta salad with spinach makes for a tasty, easy, gluten-free side dish that is a fun great alternative to rice or pasta.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Make the dressing: Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step 3

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.