Spinach Quinoa Salad with Water Chestnuts
Preparation Time: 10 min
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups leftover cooked quinoa*, cooled
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 can Reese Sliced Water Chestnuts, drained
- 1/2 cup dry roasted cashews
- The seeds from half a pomegranate
- 1/4 cup DaVinci extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp unpasteurized honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
DESCRIPTION
By: Megan @olivesnthyme
Trying to eat more colors in your diet? This salad is the perfect start! Filled with colorful ingredients and flavor, it can be enjoyed year round.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, orange chunks, spinach leaves, sliced water chestnuts, roasted cashews and seeds from half a pomegranate.
2. In a small container or measuring cup, combine the evoo, acv, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper and mix vigorously with a whisk, until well combined and slightly emulsified.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Serve immediately or, if time permits, place your salad in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow all the delicious flavors to meld and fully develop.
5. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days.
2. In a small container or measuring cup, combine the evoo, acv, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper and mix vigorously with a whisk, until well combined and slightly emulsified.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Serve immediately or, if time permits, place your salad in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow all the delicious flavors to meld and fully develop.
5. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days.