Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad
Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad brings together juicy peaches, tender quinoa, and crisp spinach with crunchy pecans for a fresh, balanced bite. A honey-Dijon balsamic dressing adds tang and gentle sweetness, while optional feta lends a creamy, salty finish. Serve it chilled for lunch, as a picnic side, or alongside grilled mains on warm days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Drain.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and lower the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Take off the heat and let sit, covered, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the spinach, bell pepper, pecans, and drained red onion slices.
- 4
In a small bowl, toss the peach slices with orange juice (to slow oxidation) and add them to the salad bowl.
- 5
For the dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper in a small container or jar with a lid. Secure the lid and shake until well blended.
- 6
Add the quinoa to the salad ingredients, pour the dressing over, and gently toss to combine. Garnish with feta crumbles and serve right away.
- Calories 574.95 kcal High
- Protein 7.58 g Moderate
- Carbs 64.35 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.68 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.54 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.55 mg Low Source
- Sodium 316.18 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.1 g Good Source
- Sugar 43.15 g High
- Added Sugar 0.37 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 559.3 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 549.37 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 41.06 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad is a dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dijon Mustard, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 574.95 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad?
- It is a salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Honey. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 574.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa and Peach Spinach Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
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