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Garlic quinoa salad with spinach and almonds
Nutritious quinoa salad with spinach and almonds

Warm Garlic Quinoa Salad with Spinach

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Salads
The queen of warm salads: neutral quinoa comes alive with garlic and lemon. Spinach is wilted just enough to keep its color and vitamins, while toasted almonds provide the perfect crunch.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan: For quinoa.
  • Large Skillet: For wilting greens.
  • Knife, Board.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts (Almond)

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse quinoa, then cook in double salted water (15 mins). Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Tip: Done when translucent with visible germs.
2 ✓

Toast almonds in a dry pan until golden. Set aside.

Tip: Watch closely; nuts burn fast!
3 ✓

Heat olive oil in the same pan, add minced garlic, and sauté briefly until fragrant.

Tip: Garlic burns easily, so keep heat moderate.
4 ✓

Add spinach and toss for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.

Tip: Keep some texture; don't cook it to mush.
5 ✓

In a bowl, mix quinoa, garlicky spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes.

Tip: Raw tomatoes add freshness.
6 ✓

Drizzle with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well.

Tip: Lemon brightens the earthy spinach.
7 ✓

Top with toasted almonds and parsley to serve.

Tip: Add nuts last to keep them crunchy.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use frozen spinach?
Fresh is best here as frozen releases too much water. If using frozen, squeeze it very dry first.
Storage?
Good for 1-2 days in the fridge, though the spinach color may fade due to the lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 5 oz Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Almonds (sliced or whole)
  • 0.35 oz Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper