Green Goddess Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Salad
Created by Wendy at Fit-and-Frugal.com Green Goddess Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Salad is a fantastic idea which delivers flavorful Ancient Harvest quinoa with a Green Goddess spinach.
Green Goddess Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Salad
Prep Time: 20
Total Time: 35
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 large ripe avocado, flesh only
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh tarragon, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1 ½ cups Ancient Harvest Inca Red quinoa
- 3 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, chopped chard leaves), washed and spun dry
- 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed
- ½ cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup rinsed and quartered canned or fresh steamed artichoke hearts
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
Directions
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
- Prepare the dressing: in a high speed blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients and process until smooth. Thin with additional water as needed for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss quinoa with remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing as desired and stir to combine. Store leftover dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Servings: 4
