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A large bowl of grape quinoa salad with spinach, toasted almonds and orange dressing.
Course Salad, Side Dish

Grape Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Almonds

By: Elysia
Servings 6 servings
For a quick, healthy meal the whole family will love, you've got to try this delicious grape quinoa salad! The perfectly cooked quinoa is served with sliced almonds, green onions, sweet red grapes with fresh spinach. The whole dish is topped off with a tangy orange dressing that brings the whole thing together! {Gluten-free & vegan-friendly}
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water or no salt added broth
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 2 cups washed and dried baby spinach
  • 4 scallions finely chopped
  • 3 cups red seedless grapes halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the orange dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange concentrate
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. You can use broth instead of water for more flavor. Allow to cool.
  • To toast the sliced almonds, place a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds. Toast for about 5 minutes or until fragrant (you'll smell them!) and lightly browned, ensuring that you toss them frequently to prevent burning.
  • In a small bowl or jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing.
  • Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and toss with almonds, spinach, scallions, grapes and desired amount of dressing. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • If making this quinoa salad ahead of time, don't add the spinach in until just before serving to prevent it from going soggy.
  • You can find orange juice concentrate in the freezer section of the grocery store.
  • For extra orange flavor, add some fresh orange zest to the dressing.
  • Be sure to let the quinoa cool in the fridge until it is cold. This will keep it from wilting the greens or cooking the other ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 129mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1086IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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