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Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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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Servings: 6

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1 cup uncooked quinoa

2–3 cups frozen peas

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

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

1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)

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

Cook the quinoa according to package directions. I make this the night before and let it chill in the fridge so it separates better for the salad.

Bring a pot of water to boil and then turn off the heat. Add the peas and cover until bright green. I do this instead of regular boiling so they don’t get wrinkly! Toss the quinoa with the peas, feta, bacon, herbs, and almonds.

Puree all the dressing ingredients in the food processor. Toss the dressing with the salad ingredients. Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve tossed with fresh baby spinach, on crackers, or just by itself!

Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For The Salad

For The Dressing

Steps

Notes

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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