Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad

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!

• 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
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
• 3 tablespoons almond oil
• 1 cup multi-colored quinoa
• 2 cups roughly chopped spinach
• 3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

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

Step 3

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.