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fall harvest quinoa salad in large bowl with serving spoons

Fall Harvest Spinach Salad

5 from 6 votes
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 Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: dinner, fall, quinoa, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 283

Ingredients
  

Salad:
  • 16 oz spinach
  • 2 large cooked sweet potatoes diced into cubes
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 8 oz 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

Method
 

  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!

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 643mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10767IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 3mg

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