Description
A vibrant, nutritious salad combining quinoa, fresh greens, and sweet raisins, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed shredded greens (like spinach, kale, or arugula)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: nuts or seeds for topping
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded greens and raisins.
- After cooking, let quinoa cool slightly, fluff with a fork, and add it to the bowl of greens and raisins.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast quinoa in a dry pan before cooking. Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg