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Quinoa Salad with Bacon, Spinach and Feta

Author Mavis Butterfield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 cup {packed} fresh spinach , chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. I like to cook my quinoa in either a rice cooker. It cooks just like white rice, so the most important thing to remember is to use the ratio of 1 part grains to 2 parts liquid {I use vegetable stock most of the time}.
  2. If you do not have a rice cooker simply add the grains and broth in a saucepan, bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook covered, until the liquid has been absorbed and grains are tender {about 20 minutes}.
  3. Once the quinoa is done cooking, let it cool to room temperature. Combine the quinoa, bacon, feta, tomatoes and spinach in a large bowl and chill for at least one hour prior to serving.
  4. Whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette and drizzle over quinoa salad and toss.