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Spinach Quinoa Salad Recipe

This Spinach Quinoa Salad Recipe is everything you could ask for in a salad. Fresh spinach with quinoa, bacon, avocado tossed in a garlic vinaigrette dressing that takes the salad over the top.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

vinaigrette dressing-

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions. Mine took about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Cook the bacon using the desired method.
  • Slice onion into thin slices. Halve tomatoes. Once bacon is cooled, pat with a paper towel and cut into small pieces.
  • Prepare Vinaigrette: Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, salt and pepper. Mix vigorously. Add minced garlic before serving and give it a quick whisk.
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl, add Vinaigrette dressing and combine. So good!.
  • Enjoy.