Moroccan-Spiced Lemon Dressing and Quinoa-Apricot -Spinach Salad

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1
Moroccan-Spiced Lemon Dressing and Quinoa-Apricot-Spinach Salad that's perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
fresh ground pepper , to taste
1 cup quinoa ( see Ingredient note )
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup dried apricot , coarsely chopped
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup prepared salad dressing , divided ( Moroccan-Spiced Lemon Dressing )
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved
1 small red onion , chopped
8 cups Baby Spinach
1/4 cup sliced almonds , toasted ( see Tip )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
385
Sugar
14g
Fat
20g
This Moroccan-Spiced Lemon Dressing and Quinoa-Apricot-Spinach Salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a light yet satisfying meal. The mix of sweet dried apricots and spicy Moroccan-inspired dressing makes for a great flavor combination. Quinoa serves as the base for this salad, providing a nutty flavor and a good dose of protein and fiber. Spinach adds a fresh green element, and cherry tomatoes and red onions provide a pop of color.

Instructions

1.To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, yogurt, honey, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2.Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
3.Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4.Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5.Add the quinoa, apricots, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
7.Fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
8.Toss the quinoa with ⅓ cup of the dressing, tomatoes, onion, spinach, and almonds.
9.Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

PROS

This salad is a great source of protein and fiber, making it a filling and satisfying meal.

The combination of sweet and savory flavors in the dressing and salad ingredients makes it a delicious taste experience.

CONS

This salad can be a bit time consuming to prepare due to the quinoa cooking time.

Some may find the dressing too spicy for their taste preferences.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is high in protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
Quinoa is a complete source of protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
The apricots and spinach are a good source of vitamin A, while almonds contain healthy fats and vitamin E.

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