Health Nut Recipe
Make Health Nut Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Proteins
Dressings and Seasonings
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Begin by rinsing 1 cup of quinoa under cold running water to remove any bitter saponins.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
- 3
Fluff Quinoa
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and drained chickpeas.
- 6
Add Feta
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad mixture.
Preparing Dressing
- 7
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 8
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.