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.
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!.