Layered Spinach and Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 175 mL
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
- 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 Tbsp
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 15 mL
- 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
- 4 cups chopped fresh spinach 1L
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion 125 mL
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or whole grain of your choice 500 mL
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes 500 mL
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 175 mL
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 60 mL
Instructions
- For dressing: In glass jar or container with lid, shake together yogurt, canola oil, lemon juice, sugar and salt.
- 1. In large bowl, toss spinach with 3 tablespoons of dressing and spoon into bottom of clear serving bowl. Sprinkle onions on top to form second layer of salad.
- 2. In large bowl, combine quinoa with 3 tablespoons of dressing and spoon atop onion layer. Sprinkle tomatoes, feta and pumpkin seeds on top and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Yield
6
serving size
1 cup (250 mL)
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
| Potassium | 402 mg |
