Description
A collection of light and refreshing dinner recipes perfect for spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add quinoa and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh.
- You can add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Substitute feta with a vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spring dinners, healthy dinner, light meals