Quinoa Spinach Salad with Pesto

Quinoa Spinach Salad with Pesto

from familyfoodonthetable.com
Salads
20 min
4 servings
245 kcal / serving

This light, flavorful quinoa spinach salad with pesto and nuts makes an easy weeknight side dish or lovely vegetarian lunch!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cupdry quinoa
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 3 tablespoonsbasil pesto
  • 2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
  • 1 cupfinely chopped fresh spinach leaves
  • 3 tablespoonsparmesan cheese (fresh grated, preferably)
  • 3 tablespoonschopped walnuts (see notes)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a medium-sized bowl and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In the meantime, make your pesto (or open a jar - no judging!) and prep the remaining ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add everything to the bowl and mix well with the quinoa. Taste and adjust seasonings.

  4. 4

    Serve warm and enjoy!