Quinoa Salad with Blackberries and Lamb
Elevate your salad game with this Quinoa Salad with Blackberries and Lamb, a vibrant and nutrient-packed recipe that brings together savory, sweet, and tangy flavors in perfect harmony. This dish features protein-rich quinoa as a hearty base, complemented by juicy blackberries, fresh baby spinach, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy slivered almonds. Tender slices of perfectly seared lamb loin add a gourmet touch, while a zesty homemade dressing of orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this stunning salad is as easy to make as it is to devour. Ideal as a wholesome lunch, a refreshing dinner, or a show-stopping centerpiece at your next gathering, this quinoa salad is a delicious celebration of seasonal ingredients and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 lamb loin chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold running water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.
Season the lamb loin chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove from skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice the lamb into thin strips.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, blackberries, baby spinach, feta cheese, slivered almonds, and red onion.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix.
Top the salad with the sliced lamb strips.
Serve immediately and enjoy this nutrient-packed dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 734 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
