Looking for a HEARTY & FILLING salad? This is it! Our friend at the lake made this masterpiece for us recently; I instantly wanted the recipe! After munching it down of course! The quinoa combined with the hearty veggies makes for a delicious, flavorful, yet healthy and guilt free yet entirely indulgent experience. SO MANY FLAVORS! Pop into the fridge before serving for a refreshing treat!
I have been loving citrus vinaigrettes lately. The citrus and vinegar combo adds a nice tangy flavor to any salad. For this dressing, I used both orange and lemon for a slightly sweeter take. I have really started to like champagne vinegar for a little more depth of flavor. Apple cider vinegar would be fine too. Find the entire recipe below.
We used grilled chicken for our protein and added a layer of feta and a balsamic vinaigrette glaze in addition to the delicious citrus vinaigrette.
Spinach Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 Orange
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Champagne Vinaigrette (Apple Cider Vinegar is fine too)
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard (Or whatevs mustard)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Quinoa
- 1 cup Quinoa (Prepare to package instructions- allow to cool before adding to salad)
Salad
- 10 Small sweet peppers Diced
- 1 Purple onion Diced
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach Chopped
- Feta Cheese To taste
- Balsamic vinegar To taste
Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
- Juice the lemon and orange
- Add champagne vinegar
- Add Dijon mustard (or whatever …)
- Grind salt and pepper (or sprinkle )
- Whisk the dressing and enjoy!
Salad
- Chop the red onion, peppers, and spinach into a bowl
- Mix quinoa into the vegetable bowl after it cools off
- Pour citrus vinaigrette over salad and mix
- Add grilled chicken or whatever preferred protein
- Top with feta cheese
- Drizzle with Balsamic Vinegar
We made this recipe twice this week already. I usually get sick of the same salad, but I’m ready for the next batch. It is seriously one of my favorite salads ever. I hope you guys enjoy it! Let me know what you think.
XOXO
Kellye
