Berry Spinach Salad
Serves
3
Prep Time
8 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa
2 cups (400 g) fresh mixed berries of choice
4 cups (120 g) baby spinach
¼ red onion
1 mini cucumber or ⅛ large cucumber
4 tbsp lemon poppyseed vinaigrette or dressing of choice
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
412
Fats
22 g
Protein
13 g
Carbs
48 g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix maple syrup, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in medium-sized bowl. Add pecans to maple syrup mixture and stir until coated. Place on baking tray lined with parchment and bake for 8 minutes.
- Cut cucumber and red onion into thin slices. If needed, slice berries in half.
- To serve, split spinach between two large bowls. Top each bowl with equal amounts of cooked quinoa, berries, cooled spicy pecans, sliced cucumbers, and sliced onions. Drizzle with dressing of choice. Serve immediately.