Toasted Walnut Quinoa Spinach Salad

Need a gluten free main course? Toasted Walnut Quinoa Spinach Salad could be a super recipe to try. For $3.29 per serving, this recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 18g of protein, 68g of fat, and a total of 830 calories. This recipe serves 2. It is brought to you by Bake Your Day. 5598 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. A mixture of sesame seeds, salt, green onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a great spoonacular score of 100%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Roquefort and Toasted Walnut Salad, Gorgonzolan and Toasted Walnut Salad, and Watercress and Toasted Walnut Salad.

Servings: 2

 

Ingredients:

1 carrot, peeled and chopped

1/2 tsp. dried parsley

1 green onion, chopped

1 tsp. honey

2 Tbs. garlic-flavored olive oil

2 tsp. olive oil

2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup rinsed quinoa

2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

1/4 tsp. salt

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Tbs. sesame oil

1/4 tsp. sesame seeds

3 cups spinach, chopped or torn

1 cup vegetable stock

1 cup walnuts (I used California Walnuts

Equipment:

pot

frying pan

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

In a medium stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the quinoa and toast for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. Pour in the stock and salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the germ of the quinoa is exposed.While the quinoa cooks, toast the walnuts in a small pan over medium low heat, shaking the pan often and watching closely so the walnuts don't burn. Set aside (and snack on a few!)Place the spinach, green onion, carrots and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Add the walnuts and set aside. Combine the ingredients for the dressing and mix well. When the quinoa is finished, add to the spinach mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with the prepared dressing and parmesan cheese, if desired.Cassie's Notes:If you don't like quinoa, you could swap it for cooked orzo or cooked couscous.I think kale would be a great alternative to spinach too.

 

Step by step:


1. In a medium stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the quinoa and toast for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned.

3. Pour in the stock and salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed and the germ of the quinoa is exposed.While the quinoa cooks, toast the walnuts in a small pan over medium low heat, shaking the pan often and watching closely so the walnuts don't burn. Set aside (and snack on a few!)

4. Place the spinach, green onion, carrots and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Toss to combine.

5. Add the walnuts and set aside.

6. Combine the ingredients for the dressing and mix well. When the quinoa is finished, add to the spinach mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with the prepared dressing and parmesan cheese, if desired.Cassie's Notes:If you don't like quinoa, you could swap it for cooked orzo or cooked couscous.I think kale would be a great alternative to spinach too.


Nutrition Information:

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829k Calories
18g Protein
67g Total Fat
45g Carbs
77% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
829k
42%

Fat
67g
104%

  Saturated Fat
8g
52%

Carbohydrates
45g
15%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
3mg
1%

Sodium
1097mg
48%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
18g
37%

Vitamin K
249µg
237%

Vitamin A
9684IU
194%

Manganese
3mg
167%

Copper
1mg
64%

Folate
233µg
58%

Magnesium
220mg
55%

Phosphorus
469mg
47%

Fiber
8g
36%

Vitamin E
5mg
36%

Vitamin B6
0.66mg
33%

Iron
5mg
30%

Vitamin B1
0.42mg
28%

Potassium
879mg
25%

Zinc
3mg
24%

Vitamin B2
0.35mg
21%

Vitamin C
16mg
20%

Calcium
200mg
20%

Selenium
8µg
12%

Vitamin B3
2mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.81mg
8%

covered percent of daily need
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