Quinoa Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette - Wish Farms

Quinoa Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

25 minutes
4
intermediate

This unique take on the traditional salad will have you asking for seconds! The sweet and savory quinoa spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette introduces a new world of flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries, gently rinsed and divided
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • pinch of salt and dash of pepper
  • 6 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pecans, ground up

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, add quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then stir
  • Start to prepare the dressing in a blender or food processor.  Add 1 cup raspberries, red wine vinegar, applesauce, balsamic vinegar, coconut milk, mustard, salt & pepper. Blend together
  • In a large bowl, add spinach leaves, chickpeas, walnuts & quinoa. Mix together. Add 1 cup remaining raspberries, and drizzle the dressing on top, mixing it together
  • Serve with the chopped pecans & dressing and enjoy!

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