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Quinoa Spinach Salad with Pesto

This light, flavorful quinoa spinach salad with pesto and nuts makes an easy weeknight side dish or lovely vegetarian lunch!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dry quinoa
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach leaves
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, fresh grated, preferably
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, see notes

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a medium-sized bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • In the meantime, make your pesto (or open a jar - no judging!) and prep the remaining ingredients.
  • Add everything to the bowl and mix well with the quinoa. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

I often use walnuts here because that’s what I use in my pesto and what I always have on hand. You could substitute pine nuts or even slivered almonds, if you prefer.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 301mg | Fiber: 4g
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