Nectarine And Quinoa Salad With Basil And Feta
This nectarine and quinoa salad works overtime, packing in delicious greens, juicy nectarines, and protein-packed quinoa to create a delicious main or side dish. If you're looking for a way to work more fruits and veggies into your diet, this is it!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large handfuls of greens (I used a spring mix, but arugula would work well here too.)
- ½ cup basil roughly torn
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 nectarines thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup lemon juice from about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the greens and basil together in a large bowl.
- Add the quinoa, sliced nectarines, almonds, and feta cheese
- In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
