This colourful Layered Spinach and Quinoa Salad is equally attractive and tasty whether assembled in layers in a clear glass bowl or simply tossed altogether. The combination of yogurt, cheese, vegetables and grains makes for a well-balanced vegetarian meal.
Recipe courtesy of Hello Canola and Patricia Chuey
Layered Spinach and Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Salad
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or whole grain of your choice
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- For dressing: In glass jar or container with lid, shake together yogurt, canola oil, lemon juice, sugar and salt.
- 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.
- 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.