Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Eva Marie
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- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
- 3 cups washed baby spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make the vinaigrette, place the vinegar, mustard, herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Slowly pour the olive oil into the vinegar mixture in a steady stream while whisking to emulsify the dressing. You can add a bit of honey if you'd like some sweetness in the dressing. Set aside while you're making the salad.
To assemble the salad, put the spinach in a large bowl.
Place the quinoa in the center of the bowl on top of the spinach.
Scatter the berries, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds over the spinach and quinoa.
Sprinkle the gorgonzola cheese over the salad.
Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and serve.
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2223IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg