Quinoa Spinach Power Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 Tomato

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

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Description

Directions

• In a medium bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times.
• In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
• Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, raisins and cooled quinoa.
• In a small bowl, make your lemon vinaigrette. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.