Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad
Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad blends fluffy quinoa with juicy tomatoes, tender spinach, and tangy feta for a bright, satisfying bite. A light vinaigrette with almond oil, olive oil, herbs, and garlic ties it together with nutty and aromatic notes. Serve chilled as a fresh side or a light lunch, perfect for warm days or make-ahead meals.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare the quinoa salad: In a saucepan, bring the water and bouillon to a boil. Add the quinoa, lower the heat to low, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Move the quinoa to a bowl and let it cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir the spinach into the quinoa and refrigerate until fully cooled, at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk the almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt until the dressing is smooth.
- 3
Put the salad together: Stir the tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and the dressing into the cooled quinoa until evenly coated. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper on top.
- Calories 519.24 kcal High 26%
- Protein 17.47 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 58.97 g 21%
- Total Fat 24.5 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 5.13 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 18.96 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 1026.91 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 14.07 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 12.94 g --
- Added Sugars 4.95 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 265.37 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 10.43 mg Good Source 58%
- Potassium 973.61 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 242.72 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 20.99 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Oil, Black Pepper, Champagne Vinegar, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 519.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Oil, Black Pepper, Champagne Vinegar, Chicken Bouillon, Chopped Spinach. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 519.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad healthy?
- Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 519.24 calories and 17.47 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1026.91 mg (45% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.13 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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