Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
created by
Monica B. Apr. 21, 2025
“Quinoa and spinach salad with toasted almonds sweet potato onion and goat cheese with drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette”
Coach Erin
“Your quinoa and spinach salad looks delicious and well-balanced with the toasted almonds adding a bit of healthy fats. The sweet potato and onion are excellent sources of fiber and the goat cheese adds a nice touch of protein. Nicely done!”
Instructions
1.
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
2. Toss the diced sweet potato with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
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3. While the sweet potato is roasting, cook the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, chopped spinach, diced onion, and toasted almonds.
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5. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
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6. Top with crumbled goat cheese before serving.
Ingredients
1.
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2.
2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
3.
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4.
1 medium sweet potato, diced
5.
1 small red onion, diced
6.
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
7.
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
8.
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (low sugar)
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
15
saturates
5
carbohydrates
45
fibres
8
sugar
5
addedSugar
1
protein
12
Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
My Rating
Monica B.Author
"Quinoa and spinach salad with toasted almonds sweet potato onion and goat cheese with drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette"
Coach Erin
"Your quinoa and spinach salad looks delicious and well-balanced with the toasted almonds adding a bit of healthy fats. The sweet potato and onion are excellent sources of fiber and the goat cheese adds a nice touch of protein. Nicely done!"