Name: Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the salad:; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2–3 cups frozen peas; 1/2 cup feta cheese; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil and cilantro; 1/2 cup almonds, pulsed in a food processor until crushed; For the dressing:; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1–2 large juicy lemons); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste); a few tablespoons honey (I did 3, but adjust to taste)

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This refreshing Spring Quinoa Salad is packed with nutritious ingredients like peas, feta cheese, bacon, and herbs. Topped with a tangy honey lemon vinaigrette and crushed almonds, this salad is a satisfying and flavorful dish for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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For The Salad

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2–3 cups frozen peas

1/2 cup feta cheese

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup freshly chopped basil and cilantro

1/2 cup almonds, pulsed in a food processor until crushed

For The Dressing

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1–2 large juicy lemons)

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)

a few tablespoons honey (I did 3, but adjust to taste)

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Notes

The tossed salad can be kept for up to two days without getting weird – it actually soaks up the dressing, and it works great to toss the leftovers with fresh greens. Also, in my opinion, you can never have too much fresh herb-age and mint would be a great addition.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

548kcal

27%
Fat

31g

1%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

47g

2%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

20g

1%
Cholesterol

19mg

0%
Sodium

222mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette