Peach Quinoa Salad

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This peach quinoa salad is a lively version of spinach salad, using fresh summer peaches, quinoa, pecans, feta cheese, and a simple honey-Dijon vinaigrette.

By Brenda Venable
Published on August 22, 2024
spinach salad with peaches, quinoa, pecans, and feta in clear glass bowl
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/3 cup quinoa

  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water

  • 3 ounces fresh spinach, or more to taste, torn into bite-sized pieces

  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces

  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed and drained

  • 3 small peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta, or more to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Drain.

  2. Bring broth to a boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine spinach, bell pepper, pecans, and drained red onion slices in a salad bowl.

  4. In a small bowl, toss peach slices with orange juice (to slow oxidation) and add to the salad bowl.

  5. For dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper  in a small container or jar with a lid. Place the lid on the container and shake until ingredients are well blended.

  6. Add quinoa to the salad ingredients, pour dressing over, and gently toss to combine. Garnish with feta crumbles and serve immediately.

    Cook’s Note

    If you are using water instead of broth to cook the quinoa, add a pinch of salt to the pot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
28g Fat
25g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 296mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 490mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.