How To Make Warm Grain Salad with Bacon, Leeks & Spinach
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 leek, sliced
- 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
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Add leek slices to the skillet with bacon drippings and sauté until softened.
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Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, bacon, sautéed leeks and spinach, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Serve warm as a main dish or as a side to grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories : 375kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 10mg
- Sodium : 301mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 10g
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