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fall harvest quinoa salad in large bowl with serving spoons

Fall Harvest Spinach Salad

Embrace the cozy vibes of fall with a delightful spinach quinoa salad with feta cheese. This hearty salad celebrates the earthy flavors of the harvest season, combining the nutty texture of quinoa, the tangy crumble of feta, and the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. Tossed in a homemade quinoa salad dressing, each bite is a burst of robust flavors!

Prep: 30Cook: 30Total: 1 hour
Yield 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 16oz spinach
  • 2 large cooked sweet potatoes, diced into cubes
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 8oz block feta, crumbled
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted almonds
  • 1/2 red onion, diced small

Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 shallot, minced small
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare all veggies and salad ingredients by cooking and chopping.
  2. In a glass mixing cup, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add spinach, sweet potatoes, quinoa, feta, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and red onion.
  4. Pour dressing over top and toss gently. Enjoy!
Author: ErinCategory: salad, dinner, fall, quinoaMethod: Meal PrepCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free