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 10m

Cook 20m

Total 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)

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)

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.

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.

Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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For The Dressing

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For The Salad

For The Dressing

Steps

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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